The National Front coalition or Barisan Nasional (BN) led by Prime Minister Najib Razak triumphed in Malaysia’s general parliamentary election on Sunday. The BN won 133 seats in the 222-seat parliament, taking 60% of the votes, while the opposition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) party secured 89 seats.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak celebrates with his other party leaders after winning the elections. (Photo: Reuters)

Razak told the press following the victory that the election was fair and democratic and that his government will focus on healing the country's political divisions. 80% of Malaysia’s 13.3 million voters cast their ballots in what is being called the closest race ever in Malaysia.