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Malaysian election set for 5 May Malaysian general elections set for 5 May
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A general election will be held in Malaysia on 5 May, the Election Commission said, in what is seen as a major test for Prime Minister Najib Razak's ruling coalition.A general election will be held in Malaysia on 5 May, the Election Commission said, in what is seen as a major test for Prime Minister Najib Razak's ruling coalition.
The governing party has enjoyed a 56-year period of uninterrupted power. The governing party has been in power for a 56-year period. However, the opposition has been gaining ground on a pledge to end corruption.
In 2008, Mr Razak's National Front lost its two-third parliamentary majority for the first time. In 2008, the ruling National Front lost its two-thirds parliamentary majority for the first time.
The Election Commission said formal campaigning would begin on 20 April. Formal campaigning starts on 20 April.
The opposition is being led by former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Mr Najib dissolved parliament last week and will serve as caretaker prime minister until the elections.
In recent weeks, he has been highlighting Malaysia's economic successes under his leadership, as well as giving cash handouts.
On Saturday, he unveiled his manifesto pledging cash for the poor and more affordable living costs.
Opinion polls suggest a narrow win for the National Front, and Mr Najib faces pressure to return the party to its two-thirds majority in parliament.