In a February survey conducted by Merdeka Center, 46% of respondents said the government must tackle corruption.

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"There is a high degree of uncertainty on the election outcome as large section of youth will be voting for the first time, " said Ibrahim Suffian, director at independent pollster Merdeka Center.

WSJ: Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak Dissolves Parliament, Paving Way for Elections

"There is a high degree of uncertainty on the election outcome, as a large section of youth will be voting for the first time, " said Ibrahim Suffian, the director at independent pollster Merdeka Center.

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