The March 8 general election has brought a seismic shift in Malaysia’s political landscape. Malaysiakini talks to both government and opposition politicians on why it happened, what it all meant and the changes we are about to see.


MCA chief ONG KA TING

I didn't plot Chua's downfall
Q&A: 'I know I'm doing the right thing'

My brother is not my successor
Q&A: Tell me straight to my face, not at the back

Give MCA due respect, Umno told
Q&A: I'm not a weak MCA president


MIC chief S SAMY VELLU

MIC boss: I saw it coming
Q&A: 'Backroom boys' to blame

Racist mindset drowned BN
Q&A: If no help at home, I'll seek it outside

Dr M has weakened BN
Q&A: Anwar did not return the love

Videos
Part 1 l Part 2 l Part 3


Ex-Gerakan chief LIM KENG YAIK

PM's silence made Dr M look right 
Q&A: Election results a 'breath of fresh air'

No chance for Gerakan if Pakatan performs
Q&A: Anwar, don't encourage cowboy politics

Video


Ex-MCA vice-president Dr CHUA SOI LEK

MCA: Ong-Chua showdown on the cards?
Q&A: Ka Ting wants to be 'unchallengeable president'

Dr Chua: I think I know the culprit
Q&A: Relationship with my wife 'very good'

Videos
Part 1 l Part 2


Opposition Leader Dr WAN AZIZAH WAN ISMAIL

No rush for hubby to contest
Q&A: First Madam Opposition: It's a daunting task

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PAS vice-president HUSAM MUSA

Islamic state not on Pakatan agenda
PAS veep tells Umno to ditch Abdullah


Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister SHAHRIR ABDUL SAMAD

We need more aggressive ministers


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