There are two Malaysias. One from the Malay heartland that swung back
to Barisan Nasional (BN) on Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1 Malaysia
campaign to retake Kedah and run the country despite a smaller federal
majority in Election 2013.
The other is a multiracial Malaysia that gave more votes, federal and
state seats to Pakatan Rakyat (PR) especially in cities and towns,
reflecting the growing rural-urban divide of a fast-developing nation.
The record 80 per cent turnout from the 12.9 million voters eligible
to cast their ballots in yesterday’s general election and close results
in BN victories reveal hardcore support for either coalitions, firming
the idea of a two-party system in Malaysia.
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