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Malaysian police warn of ethnic tensions on social media after divisive election

A ballot box sits on a table during Malaysia's 15th general election in Bera, Pahang, Malaysia November 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin

Malaysian police have cautioned the country's social media users to refrain from posting "provocative" content on race and religion after a divisive general election on Saturday that ended in a hung parliament.

Two major alliances are now racing to secure support from other parties to form the government: a multiethnic, progressive bloc led by veteran opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and a conservative Malay Muslim coalition led by former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

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