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Barisan Nasional (BN), historically the dominant coalition under the banner of UMNO, faced a profound setback, capturing only 30 seats—its poorest performance in decades. Once the stalwart ruling party, BN's decline reflected growing voter disillusionment, especially after corruption scandals associated with leaders like Najib Razak tarnished its image. The 2018 election had already slapped BN with its first loss after over six decades of uninterrupted power, but its recent resurgence was thwarted decisively. Instead, Malaysians increasingly shifted support to PN, led by Muhyiddin Yassin, who garnered favor among young Malay voters seeking an alternative free from past baggage.