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Who the people want as their leader: The Star

The writer says the key to Malaysia’s upcoming elections will be non-Malay voters, especially those from Sabah and Sarawak.

Voters prepare to cast their ballots in Kampung Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, on May 9, 2018. PHOTO: ST FILE
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KUALA LUMPUR - It isn’t likely that Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will be the Prime Minister if Barisan Nasional wins the general election.

He is a seasoned politician, and he knows the game well. The Umno president knows where he stands. While he has the power to sign the candidacy papers for Barisan candidates, he also remains the weakest link.

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