Malaysia state elections deliver a split mandate as Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition stands strong in wealthier states and opposition alliance Perikatan Nasional claims victory in less affluent areas
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government won 99 of 245 Parliamentary seats, while opposition Perikatan Nasional won 146. / Photo: AP
The Election Commission announced that Anwar's multi-coalition government triumphed in Selangor and Penang, two of the country’s richest states, as well as Negeri Sembilan. Analysts said the outcome lifted some of the pressure on Anwar and would boost the stability of his nascent government. “This is the time for everyone, for all the parties, whether they win or lose, to work together to protect national peace, raise the dignity of the country and concentrate on developing Malaysia,” he told a news conference.
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