TAIPING/ALOR SETAR, April 8 – The momentum that Malaysia’s new Premier Najib Razak had hoped to create came to an abrupt halt last night, after the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) suffered two heavy defeats in three by-elections. At both Bukit Gantang in Perak and Bukit Selambau in Kedah, the opposition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) increased its majorities over the BN. The only silver lining for a dismal …
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BN loses badly in key by-elections (The Malaysian Insider) |
