Malaysia's ruling coalition has won a simple majority in parliamentary polls, extending its 56-year rule after a tough fight with a strengthened opposition alliance.
Malaysia's Long-Ruling Coalition Retains Power
![Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak celebrates after winning elections at his party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, early May 6, 2013.](https://gdb.voanews.com/bea1f0e2-a2ab-485e-83fe-cfa1ddfd670d_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak celebrates after winning elections at his party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, early May 6, 2013.
![Supporters of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim wave flags after polls closed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 5, 2013.](https://gdb.voanews.com/d83f0007-0031-4e70-acb9-ab1be583a9e1_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Supporters of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim wave flags after polls closed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 5, 2013.
![Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim leaves a polling station with his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail after casting their votes during the general elections in Permatang Pauh, Malaysia, May 5, 2013.](https://gdb.voanews.com/114fde31-5829-4201-803e-3f67cdc2a0bc_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim leaves a polling station with his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail after casting their votes during the general elections in Permatang Pauh, Malaysia, May 5, 2013.
![A voter has his finger painted with indelible ink before casting his votes during the general elections in Permatang Pauh, Malaysia, May 5, 2013.](https://gdb.voanews.com/8b90d0e2-a64e-4dc0-a115-8764297f78f0_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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A voter has his finger painted with indelible ink before casting his votes during the general elections in Permatang Pauh, Malaysia, May 5, 2013.