National Election, MALAYSIA

March 8th, 2008

The Melawati Roundabout

The date was chosen by the Prime Minister as his lucky date for an election. Somehow it was a disaster for the ruling party, losing 5 states to the opposition as well as losing the much guarded two third majority in parliament. It was a win without glory for the ruling party. It was Malaysia's 12th. election after independent.

Ton & Anas finding out where to cast votes at the ruling party camp

The run up to the election date was hectic for the candidates and fun for us, the people. The political parties still employed the same tactics used decades ago to woo voters. Poster and banners were everywhere. There were polical talks at various places. Mudslingings were common. It was election Malaysian style.

The Opposition Camp. They later won the election

Political topics were the coffeeshop hot talks. Gauging from the sentiment of the people during this time I knew that the ruling party was in for a tough fight. Come election results, the opposition parties had a field day trouncing the incumbent candidates. The states of Penang, Kedah, Perak, Selangor and Kelantan went to the opposition. Some big names like ministers were hit by what analysts called political tsunami. The ruling party was left with big wounded pride.


Poster Wars


Who did I vote for? The winner of course!