An Aliran team of political scientists and analysts will be providing immediate reactions, analyses and insights from as the general election results roll out.
Follow the commentary on the Aliran website here.
The Great Malaysian Race is underway
The Great Malaysian Race to convey overseas postal ballots to the various returning offices in Malaysia is underway. Witness the people’s mobilisation to ensure these ballots reach home in time.
Early voting: 95% turnout surpasses 2018 figure. Is this a sign of things to come?
Early voting today witnessed a 94.7% turnout (out of 224,828) this time around compared to 83% (of 278,590) in 2018!
Election campaign comments
Who is gaining ground during the election campaign period? Share your thoughts here about the campaign so far.
Do you share Anwar’s optimism of a PH win?
What do you think? Does Pakatan Harapan stand a chance of winning a simple majority?
Nomination day comments
It is a crowded field for this general election. What do you make of the key battlegrounds in places like Tambun, Bagan Datuk, Sungai Buloh, Pagoh and Batu.
Reconsider decision to drop reform-minded political activists as candidates
Many people are disappointed about this. Aliran has just issued the following statement:
It is deeply disturbing to see dedicated politicians of integrity being dropped by Pakatan Harapan as candidates for the next general election.
Draft Penang Island Local Plan on public display
While most people are in festive mood or caught up with election fever, the draft Penang Island Local Plan is now up for public display and comment. Except most people are unaware of it.
Dissolution of Parliament reveals callous disregard for people’s wellbeing
Social reform group Aliran has come out with a media statement:
Aliran is dismayed that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has capitulated to pressure from certain quarters for an early general election despite the impending monsoon season.