Reported about 2 months ago
In a significant by-election victory, Malaysia's ruling party Barisan Nasional secured a seat formerly held by the opposition Malaysian Islamic Party in Kelantan, bolstering Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's support amid growing economic recovery. The win, which saw Barisan Nasional receiving 9,091 votes against PAS's 5,739, empowers Anwar to pursue challenging financial reforms, including substantial civil service salary increases, as he aims to improve the country's fiscal health.
Source: YAHOO