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Malaysia's Elections Reveal Growing Political Competition

May 3, 2013 | 10:04 GMT

Malaysia's Elections Reveal Growing Political Competition
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on April 29

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Summary

Malaysians will vote May 5 in the most anxiously anticipated elections since independence from Britain in 1957. The opposition hopes to build on significant gains made in 2008. Whether or not it does, the increased political competition will have economic consequences.

Regardless of whether the opposition wins tight elections May 5, Malaysia's reputation for stability may suffer....

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