They voted for the opposition Democratic or People's Parties,instead.

VOA: special.2010.06.10

But after the 2008 elections, in which many Malays voted for the opposition, UMNO had to change its tactics.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

However, President Kumaratunga now says she was only asking those who voted for the opposition to support her peace efforts.

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Meanwhile, Mr Mugabe denies eyewitness reports that his officials are using food aid as a political weapon, by denying food to people suspected of having voted for the opposition.

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This time, they voted for the opposition.

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