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CNA Explains: Mongolia heads to the polls amid public discontent over corruption, economy

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Voting is underway in Mongolia, as locals head to the polls to pick their next government. It's the first election following constitutional changes aimed at increasing representation in the government. The ruling Mongolian People's Party is widely expected to retain its majority, but other parties are hoping to capitalise on voter discontent amid public anger over corruption and the state of the economy. CNA's Poh Kok Ing explains the key issues and why global powers have their eyes on the polls.

Voting is underway in Mongolia, as locals head to the polls to pick their next government. It's the first election following constitutional changes aimed at increasing representation in the government. The ruling Mongolian People's Party is widely expected to retain its majority, but other parties are hoping to capitalise on voter discontent amid public anger over corruption and the state of the economy. CNA's Poh Kok Ing explains the key issues and why global powers have their eyes on the polls.

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