‘New’ Malaysia? Not really, says political scientist
Pakatan Harapan's victory in the 14th general election last May marked the end of Barisan Nasional's six decades in power. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 3, 2019.
THE “New Malaysia” is not much different from the Malaysia of old, said political scientist William Case. “I am not so optimistic, I am afraid. To me, the ‘New Malaysia’ looks rather like the old Malaysia,” he told a forum in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, as quoted byEffective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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