Dynamic and in midst of massive change, Malaysia’s coming election will be closely watched

Hotly awaited Malaysia election set for May 5

AFP – Malaysia on Wednesday announced a general election for May 5, setting a long-awaited date for polls tipped to be the closest ever as the long-ruling government tries to hold off a surging opposition. Speaking a week after Prime Minister Najib Razak dissolved parliament, Election Commission chairman. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles