The 13th Malaysian general election: uncertainties and expectations

• Main Author: Moniruzzaman, Md.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press 2013
• Subjects: JA Political science (General); JQ Political institutions Asia
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/31853/1/The_13th_Malaysian_General_Elections_2013.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/31853/

Malaysia held its 13th general election on May 5, 2013 which was a contest between two coalitions, the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) and the opposition Pakatan Rakyat (PR). The latter's expectations for an outright win did not materialise. The election results have shown a rather status quo with...