From ballots to streets: Anwar protests poll results

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim called for a rally on Wednesday, May 8, to protest a victory which he said was achieved via the “worst electoral fraud in our history.” Ibrahim lost to Prime Minister Najib Razak who was sworn in for a second term by Malaysia’s king on Monday, May 6, after his 56-year-old ruling coalition retained power. “I call upon as many Malaysians to join hands and express our rejection and disgust at the unprecedented electoral fraud committed by Najib Razak and the [Electoral Commission],” said Anwar who had hoped the recent polls would result in a historic change of government but which left Pakatan with only modest gains.


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