National takeaways from a state by-election
National takeaways from a state by-election
Both sides of the political divide may be in a pickle if voter fatigue sets in.
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Today’s brief is about the recently-concluded Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election and implications for national politics. It’s a slight pivot from the usual. But business and current affairs coverage resumes Wednesday.
For a primer on DAP and Umno relations read this 👇🏽
On Saturday, Umno members gathered at the Putra World Trade Centre to celebrate the party’s anniversary. Or so you’d think.
Instead the Malay party was euphoric over Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) win at the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election, which also took place that day.
“I’m not sure why Umno celebrated the win as if they contributed to anything,” an acquaintance familiar with the party tells me.
PH and Umno kissed and made up after the 2022 general election, meaning even the once-hated DAP is now chums with the grand, old Malay party.