MALAYSIA is set to head to the polls in what is expected to be the most intense and keenly fought election in the country’s history. Billed as the “Mother of all elections”, the battle line has been drawn and the next few weeks will see fierce lobbying among candidates, bringing along drama and excitement in politics. At stake will be 222 parliamentary seats and 505 state seats (except for the Sarawak legislative assembly, whose term will end in 2021). Johor, Selangor and Perak have witnessed the most changes involving 19, 18 and 16 parliamentary seats, respectively. Selangor has five name changes involving parliamentary seats and nine state seats.

Source: New Strait Times April 06, 2018 22:18 UTC