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PN scores big with campaign of clean government, Malay-Muslim unity and tactical moves

The PN coalition bagged a total of 73 parliamentary seats, 20 of which analysts say were wrested from BN. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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KUALA LUMPUR - Perikatan Nasional (PN) scored big in Malaysia’s general election on Saturday by wooing Malay voters away from Barisan Nasional (BN) with its promise of a clean government that will protect Malay-Muslim unity and Bumiputera-affirmative action policies.

The PN coalition, which counts Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) as its key components, bagged a total of 73 parliamentary seats, 20 of which analysts say were wrested from BN.

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