Lessons from Tamil Nadu


It seems so familiar – an underdog finds success, thanks to tall promises and digital reach. In Malaysia, though, promises are often unkept and social media is divisive.

IT looks like elections are in the air. And for Malaysian Indians, there is reason to be optimistic.

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