Malaysia Government Widens Election Lead Against Anwar
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Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition widened its lead in vote counting in an election that will determine whether it can fend off a resurgent opposition and extend its 55-year hold on power.
Just after midnight, Najib’s Barisan Nasional had won 88 seats with Anwar Ibrahim’s three-party opposition alliance taking 39 among the 222 up for grabs, according to the Election Commission. A total of 112 is needed for a majority.