Malaysia's parties battle on social media to woo young voters

One trend that has emerged in the leadup to Malaysia's 15th General Election on November 19 is that parties took their battle on social media in a bid to woo young voters. How much will their social media presence swing the outcome?

This election will also be the first where voters have three main coalitions to choose from – Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional, but Straits Times’ Malaysia Bureau Chief Shannon Teoh says a clear and decisive win seems unlikely. 

On the Straits Times The Big Story, Multimedia journalist, Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with Shannon for more.

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One trend that has emerged in the leadup to Malaysia's 15th General Election on November 19 is that parties took their battle on social media in a bid to woo young voters. How much will their social media presence swing the outcome?
This election will also be the first where voters have three main coalitions to choose from – Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional, but Straits Times’ Malaysia Bureau Chief Shannon Teoh says a clear and decisive win seems unlikely. 
On the Straits Times The Big Story, Multimedia journalist, Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with Shannon for more.

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