MALAYSIA: ELECTORAL REFORMS URGENTLY NEEDED
Malaysia’s 13th General Elections on 5th May 2013 saw a record turnout of voters exercising their constitutional right to choose the next Federal and State governments. Of the total 10.9 million votes cast, Barisan Nasional (BN) garnered 48.6% of the overall vote while the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition won 51.4%. For state seats, BN won 275 vs. …