Non-Malays can be kingmakers in 4 states, survey finds

Non-Malays can be kingmakers in 4 states, survey finds

The survey by Ilham Centre also says Umno and Barisan Nasional need to work harder to win back Malay support.

 

PETALING JAYA:
A survey by Ilham Centre has found that the outcome of the looming elections will be strongly influenced by the votes of non-Malays, especially in four of the six states.

“As compared to the 15th general election (GE15), the split in Malay votes would not be as severe due to the straight fight (between Perikatan Nasional and the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional alliance).

“Thus, non-Malay voters could be kingmakers in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang as well as mixed seats in the southern region of Kedah,” the survey found.

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