The Aftermath

So the Malaysian Election 2008 is over and as the dust cleared the ruling Barisan National are left to count its casualties. It lost its two third majority in Parliament and a few states to the opposition. The weak leadership of Prime Minister Badawi did not help but it is the arrogant attitude of UMNO, the main component party of the coalition that caused the downfall. It alienated ethnic minorities with their pro Malay policies in government and their antics like brandishing the keris (malay dagger) during their general assembly. Perhaps UMNO has to learn to eat humble pie if they want others to support them in the future.