Malaysia had its first by-elections after the recent state polls with twin elections in Johor for the state seat of Simpang Jeram and Parliamentary seat of Pulai after the death of Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Turnout was poor and PH did win both seats as expected. 



Ibrahim Suffian, Program Director, Merdeka Centre helps us unpack this outcome and if it has wider ramifications.



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Malaysia had its first by-elections after the recent state polls with twin elections in Johor for the state seat of Simpang Jeram and Parliamentary seat of Pulai after the death of Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Turnout was poor and PH did win both seats as expected. Ibrahim Suffian, Program Director, Merdeka Centre helps us unpack this outcome and if it has wider ramifications.Image Credit: Shutterstock

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