Who is a Hang Jebat?


Which label? Jump ship before the polls? They’re part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor, some say – but what about motivation, asks this reader?

AS campaigning heats up, candidates are shifting to high gear, which means more aggressive tactics.

What interests me is how certain politicians seem to be constantly calling others “traitor”, accusing them of betraying their parties.

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