Human Writes: Can Facebook really influence how Malaysians vote?

I expect the general election on May 9 will have some surprises, not just in terms of contestants and parties. The space to watch, I think, is social media, where a break from the norm is foreseeable.

I was surprised and encouraged to see the hive of activity online to mobilise Malaysians to vote. Ordinary people are helping fund others who can’t afford the journey back home to vote. Others are arranging car pools or offering free rides. And a number of groups on Twitter and Facebook are organising impressive initiatives to raise funds and charter buses.