In this episode I return to Kelantan to look at the hot seat of Kota Lama, where a female professional Amanah candidate faces off against a new PAS candidate as well as a candidate from PRM and independent. This episode discusses the nature of Kelantan politics and challenges the opposition face against the Islamist party that has held power in the state since 1990.

This season of Kerusi Panas is made in collaboration with Malaysiakini, and produced by Renegade Radio.

Read more on the elections on Malaysiakini here: https://www.malaysiakini.com/


Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov, Lesfm from Pixabay