Port Dickson has clearly decided in favour of prime minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim, granting him nearly three-quarters of the vote in Saturday's (Oct 13) by-election, but a closer look at voter numbers reveals a cloudier picture.
While Datuk Seri Anwar can claim a larger margin of victory and a larger vote share than what was secured by former MP Danyal Balagopal Abdullah in the May general election, critics say that despite the electorate being offered a future premier as their representative, the Parti Keadilan Rakyat president could not muster more votes than the incumbent who vacated the seat for him.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Dive deeper at $0.99/month
Want more exclusives, sharp insights into what's happening at home and abroad? Subscribe to stay informed.
ST One Digital Package - Monthly
$9.90 $0.99/month
No contract
$0.99/month for the first 3 months, $9.90/month thereafter. T&Cs apply.
Unlock these benefits
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
2-week e-paper archive so you never miss out on any topic that matters to you
