The polls – and the BN debacle

THE ruling Barisan Nasional suffered its most severe electoral setback on March 8. It lost its two-thirds majority in the Federal Parliament, failed to retain control over four states, and was heavily repulsed in its bid to regain authority in Kelantan. Just World president Dr Chandra Muzaffar explores the reasons behind the Barisan’s setback. He uses a question and answer format in order to clarify the issues involved.

Did ethnic issues shape the electoral outcome at all since Malaysia is a multi-ethnic society par excellence?