Malaysia Heads to Election

Malaysia Heads to Election

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In 2018, Malaysia saw a major political shift when Najib Razak and his UMNO party were ousted due to the 1MDB scandal, with Mahathir Mohamad returning to power. Anwar Ibrahim was promised leadership but the coalition collapsed. As Malaysia heads to the polls again, Najib is in jail, but a pardon is possible if his party wins. Current Prime Minister Ismail Sabri leads UMNO, while Anwar Ibrahim and Mahathir Mohamad are key figures in the opposition.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major scandal led to the downfall of Najib Razak's government in 2018?

The Panama Papers

The Enron Scandal

The one MDB Scandal

The Watergate Scandal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was promised leadership after being pardoned in 2018?

Mahathir Mohamad

Anwar Ibrahim

Najib Razak

Ismail Sabri

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence if Najib Razak's party wins the upcoming elections?

He will retire from politics

He will remain in jail

He will become Prime Minister

He might be pardoned

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the main opposition alliance in the current political scenario?

Mahathir Mohamad

Anwar Ibrahim

Ismail Sabri

Najib Razak

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age is Mahathir Mohamad running in the elections again?

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