Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.

This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Nov 14.

First-time voters, multiple political coalitions, and flash floods are just a few factors that make Malaysia's general election unpredictable. Hairianto Diman reports on what's at stake in the national polls.

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