So few people know Najib 's government has been on a tear against his opponents since the 2013 elections , during which the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition lost the majority vote to the Anwar-lead Pakatan Rakyat coalition but maintained power because of gerrymandered election districts for parliamentary seats . Opposition leader loses appeal against sodomy conviction , jailed for five years . The government denies the case was political , saying the judiciary is independent . Score: 6 Malaysia is brewing a heady concoction of authoritarianism and intolerance .
Opposition leader loses appeal against sodomy conviction , jailed for five years . The government denies the case was political , saying the judiciary is independent . Score: 6 Malaysia is brewing a heady concoction of authoritarianism and intolerance .