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Malaysia is bracing for its closest general election ever. On May 5, when voters cast ballots, it will be the first time in the country’s history that they do so without knowing the eventual winner. The ruling coalition headed by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) is among the world’s longest-serving governments, unbeaten since independence in 1957 thanks to decades of economic growth and authoritarian rule. But the rising Pakatan Rakyat (People’s Pact) opposition alliance has tapped into UMNO fatigue with promises to end authoritarianism and corruption, and many observers say the vote is hard to predict.
The stakes are high for both sides. A loss by UMNO’s Barisan Nasional ruling coalition threatens a Malay elite accustomed to political dominance and its rich business perks.
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