Najib’s Alliance Wins First By-Election Since Malaysia Turmoil
- Barisan Nasional’s candidate won huge majority at Chini polls
- PM Muhyiddin is set to face no-confidence motion in parliament
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The alliance which former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak once led secured victory at the first by-election since the country was plunged into political turmoil in February.
The Barisan Nasional candidate received 13,872 votes at the Chini polls to win a seat in the state assembly of Pahang. That’s 10 times more than the other two combined, including one backed by Mahathir Mohamad, who ousted Najib two years ago but stepped down as premier earlier this year.