| ID | 164955 |
| Title Proper | Malaysia in 2018 |
| Other Title Information | A Sea Change in an Election Year |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Izzuddin, Mustafa |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | After decades of rule by the Barisan Nasional, spearheaded by the United Malays National Organisation, 2018 witnessed a change in government when the Pakatan Harapan opposition secured a stunning victory in the general election. The incumbent prime minister, Najib Razak, was defeated by his political nemesis, Mahathir Mohamad. Malaysia’s economy was stable but sluggish, growing slower than expected in 2018. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 59, No.1; Jan-Feb 2019: p.147-155 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 59 No 1 |
| Key Words | Mahathir ; Scandal ; General Election ; Foreign Policy ; Najib1 ; MDB ; Economic Sluggishness ; Readjustment |