Economic issues are top voter concern in Malaysia

Three-quarters of respondents said economic concerns were the country’s biggest problem. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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KUALA LUMPUR - Economic issues rank as the top voter concern in Malaysia across all demographics, recent studies show.

But most of Malaysia’s 21 million voters will still likely decide who to vote for based on their affinity for parties or candidates when they cast their ballots on Nov 19.

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