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Ex-MP echoes KJ, claims ‘Green Wave’ narrative incorrect
Published:  Jun 26, 2023 8:00 PM
Updated: Jul 4, 2023 2:40 AM

The great gains that Perikatan Nasional (PN) made in the last general election have often been described as the "Green Wave", referring to a supposed “rising wave of Islamisation” in the country.

But former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming believes this narrative is not accurate – a similar sentiment expressed by former Umno minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Ong said it is a “lazy shorthand” that is inadequate in capturing the growing electoral complexities of the country.

“The ‘Green Wave’ narrative is inaccurate for the following reasons. First, it ignores the significant gains made by... 


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