Peple stand in Parliament Square, against the backdrop of the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, in London on June 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
PETALING JAYA: It's election day for Britain and here's why that matters for Malaysia.
There are currently over 67,000 Malaysians residing in Britain while nearly 16,000 of their nationals live here. Many Malaysian parents also continue to send their children to Britain for higher studies.
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Additionally, the Malaysian Parliament is based on United Kingdom's Westminster system.
Read on for a short brief on the elections and the issues at play.
Here are some fun facts on the similarities between the Malaysian and the British Parliaments.
