Political Instability Reigns Supreme in Malaysia:
Despite Anwar Ibrahim’s ultimate victory at the head of a progressive, multi-ethnic coalition ...
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Malaysia’s Political Stability Remains FragileMillions of Malaysians voted on November 19; the election was presented as a chance for stability after a four-year period with three governments.
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- In 2018, UMNO and its Barisan Nasional coalition lost power for the first time since independence in 1957, followed by two further changes of government.
- UMNO called the election in October after securing supermajorities in Melaka and Johor and expecting similar results nationally.
- The November 19 vote was Malaysia’s 15th general election since independence and its first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with five main political camps competing.
- Anwar Ibrahim ultimately won at the head of a progressive, multi-ethnic coalition, while the article says the space for more pluralistic politics is narrowing.
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