Necessary changes for a better M’sia


EVERYONE was right about the hung parliament; but pollsters overestimated the support for Pakatan Harapan and underestimated that of Perikatan Nasional.

Post-match analysis has centred on the impact of TikTok among first-time voters; the elimination of many big guns including former ministers (but none more emphatic than Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad losing his deposit in Langkawi); and worrying statistics of voting trends according to race, implying deep polarisation in the country.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin ,

Next In Columnists

Covid, babies and the bedroom: five years on
Far more than just a pledge
Flying the Jalur Gemilang high abroad
A purposeful summit?
Nimble footwork, ponderous steps
Banking in the AI age needs more than speed
‘MB crisis’ averted in Selangor
Punctured pride, prompt patrols
Tourism players must rethink their approach
The Erosion of Restraint in the Taiwan Strait

Others Also Read