Malaysia election: Which PM candidate can win a strong mandate?

With Malaysia’s 15th General Election expected to be a tight race, no coalition may win an outright majority. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
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KUALA LUMPUR - For the first time in a Malaysian election, there are more than two hopefuls seeking to lead the country once the dust settles from the Nov 19 vote.

On paper, there are three choices: the prime ministerial candidates of the country’s three main national alliances Barisan Nasional (BN), Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN).

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