Wife of jailed ex-Malaysia prime minister faces court verdict
Al JazeeraAUG 2022
The Spin
Narrative A
Voters have seen how prime ministers from all three parties performed in the past, and can make an educated choice while stabilizing Malaysia’s politics. Unlike in 2018, they now have a stronger understanding of what promises can and cannot realistically be fulfilled. This is a momentous occasion for a more mature, savvy electorate.
Narrative B
Malaysia's upcoming election is very important, but the systemic issue of "race-based politics" remains. The current system hasn't helped to solve pressing issues around poverty, social issues, inflation, or education. This colonial relic needs to be done away with – the regressive religious politics are making this Southeast Asian nation fall economically behind on the world stage.