WORLD'S OLDEST PM. The winning opposition coalition is led by former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who headed the government between 1981 and 2003. At 92, he is set to become the world's oldest prime minister. (Photo from Mahathir Bin Mohamad FB Page)
MOSCOW -- A coalition of Malaysian opposition parties won a simple majority during Wednesday’s snap parliamentary vote and is set to form the next government.
The national election commission said the People's Justice Party (PKR) won 104 seats, while the allied Democratic Action Party (DAP) received nine seats.
Together they have three seats more than the 112 needed to form a new government. The ruling National Front (BN) party of Prime Minister Najib Razak held on to just 79 seats.
Razak said he accepts the decision of the Malaysians.
"We did our best but I admit there was some imperfection, but our priority has always been to ensure the security and prosperity of Malaysians," Razak was quoted as saying by The Star newspaper.
The opposition coalition is led by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who headed the government between 1981 and 2003. At 92, he is set to become the world's oldest prime minister.
Mohamad is yet to be approved by the Malaysian King in line with the constitution, since no party won the majority of seats. (Sputnik)
