The two waves of cyberpolitics in Malaysia: What does the by-elections barometer tell us?
The two waves of cyberpolitics in Malaysia: What does the by-elections barometer tell us?

Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the political spectrum of Malaysia leading to the reformasi period in view of tracing the causes of the rise of the Internet as a source of disseminating and consuming alternative media. It attempts to answer why there was a sudden decline in alternative media during the 2004 general elections followed by the Internet revolution in the 2008 general elections. The 11 by-elections held in Malaysia since 2008 is tabulated and analyzed, to ascertain whether the ball is still in the opposition’s court. Through analysis of the available data gathered from the Elections Commission, it could be concluded that the Barisan Nasional would still be the current valid government.

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