COMMENT | A blue wave in GE15? An overview and context – Part 1

COMMENT | When Umno-BN pressured for the 15th general election (GE15) to be called, they expected to win.

Now, three days out from the polls, BN appears far from achieving its “big” win. Rather than build momentum, another coalition using blue colours has challenged Umno leadership of the Malays, namely the ultra-Malay nationalist Perikatan Nasional (PN).

Moreover, despite disappointment with Pakatan Harapan’s performance earlier in the government and coalition infighting, its political base has started to return, boosting its political fortunes.