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Election likely to entrench Malaysia’s problems

Against the backdrop of a strong economy and with gerrymandering stacking the odds firmly in his favour, Prime Minister Najib Razak is highly likely to win an election which will now take place by May. While this should provide certainty for investors, it means the institutional problems hampering Malaysia’s economy are unlikely to be solved.

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