ANALYSIS After the 2008 general election, the prevailing belief among many has been that the Malaysian cyberspace is an opposition stronghold.

However, a study by Malaysiakini challenges the perception that the opposition is the more dominant force online, at least on Twitter.

An analysis of Malaysian politicians on this ubiquitous social media platform shows that BN leaders have turned the tables on their Pakatan Rakyat counterparts, at least in terms of attracting followers...