What are a few of the reasons for the BN, or should we say Umno, winning seven of the last eight by-elections?

Here’s something I wrote for Asia Times:

Umno bounces back in Malaysia
By Anil Netto

PENANG – The political tide that earlier rolled against Malaysia’s ruling United Malays Nasional Organisation (Umno)-led coalition appears to have turned again in its favor, raising the prospects for possible early polls. Continue reading »

 

So, my source in Pas was accurate in his predictions for both these polls.

On the eve of polling (5 March, 10.28pm – see Coveritlive below) he had predicted a BN win by 3,500 votes in Merlimau (actual 3,643) and a BN majority of 2,500 in Kerdau (actual 2,724).

 

Latest updates from polling day for Galas and Batu Sapi by-elections.