A Kelantanese voter with indelible ink on his index finger, Malaysia.
Rafiuddin Abdul Rahman/Antara Foto
The unexpected rise of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) occured due to a confluence of factors.
Supporters of Malaysia’s opposition coalition party hold party flags in northern Malaysia on the eve of the country’s recent election. Corruption-plagued Najib Razak was voted out while Mahathir Mohamad won.
(AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Malaysian voters tossed the corrupt Najib Razak out of office despite efforts by his party to sway the result. A former dictator is back in charge, about to free his onetime political foe from jail.
Malaysia’s incoming prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, waves a letter to the king.
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After 61 years, Malaysia has finally seen the opposition take control. What now?