Thailand's ranking in the 2023 Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Democracy Index dropped eight spots to 63rd due to concerns about military influence in its elections.
Malaysia has kept its 40th spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global Democracy Index 2023 with an overall score of 7.29 and is the highest-ranked country in Southeast Asia.
Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput
Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir
