The Muhyiddin paradox in Pahang's Malay heartland


With Umno's popularity still strong in Pahang's Malay heartland, party leaders like Mat Hasan (left) and Najib are a popular second choice for PM after Muhyiddin. — Bernama

The by-election for the Chini state seat was ongoing and I decided to take a road trip to the Malay heartland in Pahang. I visited the parliamentary seats of Pekan (where Chini is located), Kuala Krau, Temerloh and Bera.

During my three-day trip out of my Subang Jaya bubble, I spoke to two dozen Malay voters to find out who they preferred to be Prime Minister and which party they would vote for in GE15.

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