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Malaysia's Study on Elected Mayor Sparks Race Debate
Filed: Feb 05, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Summary: A proposed study on electing Kuala Lumpur's mayor ignites a cultural war over race and power in Malaysia.
WHO: Hannah Yeoh, Malaysian government, International Islamic University
WHAT: Study on elected mayor of Kuala Lumpur
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 2:51 AM ET
WHERE: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
WHY: Debate over race, power, and political motivations
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