The Malaysian Insider, 29 Aug 2011
While supporters of Dr Tan celebrate, we must remember those who voted for the other three candidates and why they did so. Read together with the GE results, the PE signals a change in politics, so long dominated by the People’s Action Party. Fundamentals are changing, not necessarily for the better.
Why cannot the status quo continue? After all, Dr Tan won fairly and credibly, given that there were four candidates, each appealing to a different constituency. In May’s GE, the PAP achieved 60 per cent of the popular vote, which is strong by global standards even if it is the party’s lowest share. Full story
