Meanings of barisan nasional in English

The ruling Barisan Nasional coalition is credited with bringing economic development and political stability to Malaysia.

He defeated the Barisan Nasional coalition, which has been in power for more than 60 years.

Mr Najib's long-ruling Barisan Nasional coalition suffered a shock electoral defeat in the 9 May election.

The Indian community has usually voted for Abdullah's Barisan Nasional coalition as the best guardian of its interests.

For the first time since independence in 1957, the ruling Barisan Nasional Coalition has a real chance of losing power.

Najib, himself the son of a prime minister and now in his second term, retains support within the long-ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.

Hundreds of supporters outside the court waved party flags and shouted "Down with Barisan Nasional", referring to the ruling coalition.

Under his leadership, the Barisan Nasional coalition lost an election for the first time since it began governing in 1957 following Malaysia's independence from Britain.

Pahang, the state where the plant is being built, is a key stronghold for the long-ruling Barisan Nasional coalition that it can ill-afford to lose.