May 7, 2018

Malaysia's general election on Wednesday -- the country's 14th since gaining independence -- is fast turning out to be one of the most pivotal moments in the country's 61-year history.

Incumbent Prime Minister Najib Razak is seeking re-election and while the vote, by rights, should be his to win, a reinvigorated opposition led by his former mentor is mounting an unprecedented challenge.

Even if his Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition wins, a poor performance at the polls could see a challenge to Najib's leadership from within his own party.

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