Melaka polls can’t be benchmark for GE16, says analyst
Azmi Hassan says the state polls will not reflect parties' support at the national level, especially if voter turnout is low.
Former Umno leader Puad Zarkashi has argued against parties going solo in the upcoming Melaka state election to assess their strength ahead of the general election (GE16). Azmi Hassan, an analyst from the Akademi Nusantara, disagreed with this approach, stating that the state election involving 28 seats would not be a reliable benchmark for GE16 as it would not accurately reflect a party's national support.
He also pointed out that low voter turnout would further diminish the relevance of the Melaka poll results for GE16 planning.
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