The Malaysia Election & Opposition Victory Explained | NowThis World
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Malaysia just had its first-ever opposition victory. We’re talking about a whole new government. Following an election result that surprised even longtime analysts in the region, Najib Razak stepped down as Prime Minister in May 2018, to cede power to a man who not only mentored him, but actually helped him get into power in the first place. I’m Alex, this is NowThis World, and in the wake of this historic election, we’re diving into the end of Najib Razak’s rule and what it will mean for the people of Malaysia. it’s almost like the country is going through a rebirth, it’s an opportunity to start afresh, to begin to move forward. That’s Dr. Bridget Welsh, a Southeast Asia specialist who has written and edited several books on Malaysian politics. We spoke to her from Kuala Lumpur, where she witnessed th...
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Malaysia just had its first-ever opposition victory. We’re talking about a whole new government. Following an election result that surprised even longtime analysts in the region, Najib Razak stepped down as Prime Minister in May 2018, to cede power to a man who not only mentored him, but actually helped him get into power in the first place. I’m Alex, this is NowThis World, and in the wake of this historic election, we’re diving into the end of Najib Razak’s rule and what it will mean for the people of Malaysia. it’s almost like the country is going through a rebirth, it’s an opportunity to start afresh, to begin to move forward. That’s Dr. Bridget Welsh, a Southeast Asia specialist who has written and edited several books on Malaysian politics. We spoke to her from Kuala Lumpur, where she witnessed th...
