INQUIRER.net: Malaysia braces for its closest election ever

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Malaysia braces for its closest election ever Apr 30th 2013, 03:05 KUALA LUMPUR - When Malaysian voters cast ballots in Sunday's general election it will be the first time in the country's history that they do so without knowing the eventual winner.   The ruling coalition headed by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) is among the world's longest-serving governments, unbeaten since independence in 1957 thanks to decades of economic growth and authoritarian rule.   But the rising Pakatan Rakyat (People's Pact) opposition alliance has tapped into UMNO fatigue with promises to end authoritarianism and corruption, and many observers say the vote is hard to predict.   "It's going to be really close. I think (the... Keep on reading: Malaysia braces for its closest election ever Media files: najib-razak.jpg (image/jpeg)

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