May 9 anniversary reminds Malaysia of its lost opportunity
The second anniversary of the historic 14th general election reminds Malaysia of its lost opportunities after the government was change the first time in Malaysia's history. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 9, 2020.
TWO years after its most historic general election, Malaysia has lost the opportunity to become a stronger democracy and to create a fairer, more equitable economy. Reflecting on the second anniversary of GE14, academics, analysts and civil society groups mourned the fact that these promises, made in the run-up to the 14th general election on May 9, remain unfulfilled till today.
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