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References
- ↑ "MUHAMAD ANGKAT SUMPAH AHLI DEWAN NEGARA" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- 1 2 "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia . Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
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