The ruling BarisanNasional coalition is credited with bringing economic development and political stability to Malaysia.
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He defeated the BarisanNasional coalition, which has been in power for more than 60 years.
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Mr Najib's long-ruling BarisanNasional coalition suffered a shock electoral defeat in the 9 May election.
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The Indian community has usually voted for Abdullah's BarisanNasional coalition as the best guardian of its interests.
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For the first time since independence in 1957, the ruling BarisanNasional Coalition has a real chance of losing power.
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Najib, himself the son of a prime minister and now in his second term, retains support within the long-ruling BarisanNasional coalition.
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Hundreds of supporters outside the court waved party flags and shouted "Down with BarisanNasional", referring to the ruling coalition.
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Under his leadership, the BarisanNasional coalition lost an election for the first time since it began governing in 1957 following Malaysia's independence from Britain.
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Pahang, the state where the plant is being built, is a key stronghold for the long-ruling BarisanNasional coalition that it can ill-afford to lose.