NEW : Ruling coalition comes to power , results declared . Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has not entered the race . Bubbling under the surface is racial tension that has divided the country ever since Barisan Nasional introduced policies in the 1970s to favor ethnic Malays . Barisan Party has been in power for more than 50 years . Reports of vote - rigging have marred the election .
NEW : Ruling coalition comes to power , results declared . Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has not entered the race . Barisan Party has been in power for more than 50 years . Reports of vote - rigging have marred the election .