Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak's ruling coalition won a simple majority in an election on Sunday to defeat Anwar Ibrahim's opposition alliance, according to the Election Commission.
Najib's Barisan Nasional won 112 seats in the 222-member Parliament, Commission data showed as votes were still being counted. The win extends his government's 55-year hold on power. Najib is aiming to win more seats than his predecessor to avoid a potential internal party challenge later this year and proceed with plans to implement $444 billion in infrastructure investments by 2020.
Irregularities "have cost us many seats," Anwar told reporters. He urged opposition supporters to remain calm and not instigate any violence.
Najib's Barisan Nasional won 112 seats in the 222-member Parliament, Commission data showed as votes were still being counted. The win extends his government's 55-year hold on power. Najib is aiming to win more seats than his predecessor to avoid a potential internal party challenge later this year and proceed with plans to implement $444 billion in infrastructure investments by 2020.
Irregularities "have cost us many seats," Anwar told reporters. He urged opposition supporters to remain calm and not instigate any violence.