The twelfth general election was held in malaysia on the 8th of March 2008. The government coalition party Barisan National  got a shock with the election results. The governemnt was enjoying 2/3 majority at the national level but this election created a strong opposition from three parties who may act as coalition too in forming the state govenments in 5 states out of which 4 were previously rules by BN. The national pariament result is as follow.

BN    = 132

PAS  = 23

DAP = 28

PKR = 31

The Federal Constitution provides for the election of 222 members to the House of Representatives, while the various State Constitutions provide for specified number of members to be elected to the respective State Legislative Assemblies. The creation of Parliamentary and State Assembly seats is done through view and delimitation exercise as provided for under Article 113 and the 13th schedule of the Federal Constitution. Article 113 (4) of the Federal Constitution has a provision to authorise other elections if the Feeder or State Laws allow it. The Commission has conducted an election to a Local Authority / Council previously and Section 19 of the Election Offences Act 1954 gives details of election expenses allowed. However, due to the declaration of emergency under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Act 1964, on September 18, 1964 elections to the Local Authority were suspended. This suspension was never lifted and in 1976 Local Authority elections were abolished. Instead, all councilors are appointed by the State Authorities.

This is the worst performance ever shown by the BN sice it was formed. Now the first time in Malaysia there will be a strong opposition as the govenment does not hole 2 third majority.

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