Barisan Nasional (BN)

The country's main Islamic party, PAS, successfully capitalized on the public's growing disenchantment with the Malay political establishment.

Thrust into the role of kingmaker after the November 19 election, the Barisan Nasional coalition has refused to support either of the two leading political blocs.

After a surprise return at Saturday's election, Muhyiddin Yassin's Perikatan Nasional coalition is in the box seat to form the next government.

Despite its shock defeat in 2018, UMNO's proven brand of ethnic Malay identity politics could play a decisive role in Saturday's election.

Four years after its shock defeat to a progressive multi-ethnic coalition, can UMNO regain its mandate?

Given the complexity of the country's electoral landscape, there is no guarantee GE15 will bring an end to the current political instability.

The strong showing for the Barisan Nasional coalition is expected to intensify calls for an early general election.

The six-decade-old grand old coalition, led by UMNO, remains in a much weaker state, but it will inevitably be looking to build on its winning momentum.

The Najib ruling is “a step in the right direction on the path to constitutional redemption,” Tew says.

Only a general election can rescue Malaysia’s democracy, but not its stability.

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