From nation-building triumphs to institutional erosion, the 100-year legacy of Malaysia’s two-time prime minister is complex.
Batam has struggled to attract investment, stymied by local-level dysfunctions and a lack of connections to major Indonesian cities.
The fortunes of Anwar, the current opposition head, are on a downward trajectory, with Parti Warisan’s Shafie aiming to fill the leadership vacuum.
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The Kuantan Port expansion and Melaka Deepwater Port projects show that while China may provide funds, domestic actors also play an important role.
The long-dominant Barisan Nasional coalition is tipped to win, but the vote is also seen as a key indicator of former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad’s enduring appeal among rural Malays.