South Africa/ Malaysia

South Africa: Which political party lost its absolute majority in the 2024 general election?

• Democratic Alliance

• uMkhonto weSizwe

• African National Congress

• Economic Freedom Fighters

Who was re-elected as President of South Africa in June 2024?

• Thabo Mbeki

• Jacob Zuma

• Cyril Ramaphosa

• Nelson Mandela

What is the main challenge faced by the Independent Electoral Commission in South Africa?

• Political interference

• Corruption allegations

• Inadequate staffing

• Lack of funding

How many African countries have a higher ranking (= more democratic) than South Africa in the latest Freedom House Index?

• None

• 4

• 8

• 12

Which party ruled Malaysia from 1957 until 2018?

• United Malay National Organization (UMNO)

• 
  Partai Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)

• Partai Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)

• 
  Partai Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu)

What happened to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak after his electoral defeat in 2018?

• He became foreign minister under the Muhyiddin government

• He continued his career as private businessmen

• He was sentenced to 12 years in prison for corruption

• 
  He went into exile in Saudi Arabia

How old was Mohamad Mahathir when he became Malaysian Prime Minister again in 2018?

• 62 years

• 72 years

• 82 years

• 92 years

On which position of 180 countries Malaysia was ranked in the World Press Freedom Index 2024?

• 67

• 87

• 107

• 127

Why many people criticize the Malaysian SOSMA (Security Offences Special Measures Act)?

• It allows the Malaysian King to became chief of government in an emergency case

• 
  It allows the police to arrest suspects without trial and up to one month

• It allows the Prime Minister to ban any anti-government demonstrations

• It allows the police to close down any website or newspaper for political reasons

Which country is ranked higher (more democratic) in the 2024 Democracy Report of V-Dem?

• South Africa

• Malaysia

• Exactly the same