Perikatan Nasional retained the Sungai Bakap state seat in Penang with an increased majority over the Pakatan Harapan candidate during last weekend's by-election, during which voter turnout was 63.45%. Ibrahim Suffian, Programme Director at Merdeka Centre analyses the outcome of the election and its impact on Malaysia's political landscape going forward.

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Perikatan Nasional retained the Sungai Bakap state seat in Penang with an increased majority over the Pakatan Harapan candidate during last weekend's by-election, during which voter turnout was 63.45%. Ibrahim Suffian, Programme Director at Merdeka Centre analyses the outcome of the election and its impact on Malaysia's political landscape going forward. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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The Sungai Bakap By-election : A Review

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Allegations of a so-called “corporate mafia” have cast a spotlight on Malaysia’s anti-graft framework, raising questions about institutional integrity and political accountability. Ibrahim Suffian, Programme Director, Merdeka Centre, shares his take on the scrutiny that's now directed at the leadership of the MACC and the response from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

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Electricity costs are shifting, even without a headline tariff hike, as rebates narrow and global fuel prices move. That raises a bigger question about how much of this is already feeding into everyday expenses. We look at what consumers are actually paying, who is feeling the strain, and what may come next with Saravanan Thambirajah, CEO of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA).

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The government’s work-from-home directive aims to ease an energy crunch, but it may come with hidden economic costs. As fuel savings are weighed against shifting utility burdens, weaker urban footfall, and potential disruptions to productivity, is this a smart short-term fix or a policy that risks distorting markets and dampening economic activity?

The Sungai Bakap By-election : A Review

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