Surveys show that young voters are more politically undecided, with "many pollsters unwilling to call, one way or another, because of the indecision among youth," said an observer.

Malaysians will go to the ballot box on Nov 19 and votes are expected to be split more than ever before. 

GTA also pledged to place key officers including the attorney-general, inspector-general of police and chief justice under parliament’s purview. 

In the past week alone, the number of residents complaining of chest pains, severe wheezing and headaches have doubled, according to local hospitals. 

The UK wants to be involved in the economic growth happening in and around the region, said its Minister of State for Trade Policy Greg Hands.