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Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia.
\\nA record 108 independent candidates are contesting in Malaysia\\u2019s 15th General Election, stealing some thunder from mainstream politicians.\\xa0
\\nThe Straits Times\\u2019 Hairianto Diman meets three colourful independent candidates to find out why they choose to fight the odds in the Malaysian GE.
\\nThey are:
\\nMr Lee Wai Hong, a 42-year-old website designer (contesting the Seputeh seat)
\\nMr Kuan Chee Heng, a 59-year-old social activist (contesting the Puchong seat)
\\nMs Siti Kasim, a 59-year-old lawyer and social activist (contesting the Batu seat)
\\nRead more: https://str.sg/wjwb
\\nFollow ST\'s Malaysia GE microsite: https://www.straitstimes.com/malaysia-elections
\\nProduced by: ST Video
\\nEdited by: ST Video and Eden Soh
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