KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – According to the Election Commission, the Barisan National Party won a simple parliamentary majority. However, the coalition lost control of three states, which include Kedah, Penang, and Kelantan.

The coalition had earlier held a 90 percent majority, but according to experts it will have major setbacks in these elections. Final results are still being tallied. However, the opposition is claiming victory in five state assemblies and at least one-third of the seats in the federal parliament.

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Reuters – Malaysia PM’s Coalition Wins Simple Majority – 8 March 2009