Malaysian General elections Set for May 5th
Malaysian General elections Set for May 5th
A general election will be held in Malaysia on 5 May, the
Election Commission said, in what is seen as a major
test for Prime Minister Najib Razak's ruling coalition.
The governing party has been in power for a 56-year
period. However, the opposition has been gaining
ground on a pledge to end corruption.
In 2008, the ruling National Front lost its two-thirds
parliamentary majority for the first time.
Formal campaigning starts on 20 April.
Mr Najib dissolved parliament last week and will serve as
caretaker prime minister until the elections.
In recent weeks, he has been highlighting Malaysia's
economic successes under his leadership, as well as
giving cash handouts.
On Saturday, he unveiled his manifesto pledging cash
for the poor and more affordable living costs.
Opinion polls suggest a narrow win for the National
Front, and Mr Najib faces pressure to return the party to
its two-thirds majority in parliament.
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