Malaysia: Elections to Impact Asia-Pacific Balance of Power

The next Malaysian general election is likely to occur prior to early 2013 and will have sweeping consequences for social programs in the country as well as the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region. The prime minister’s political coalition, the Barisan National (BN) [translated as the National Front] has ruled Malaysia since 1973 and has built up solid ties to China. The potential for major political upheaval, combined with Malaysia’s important location in Asia, means that this upcoming election will be of significant consequence and could potentially impact Chinese security interests in the region.

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