History: May 9 (#3)

History: May 9 (#3)
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May 9, 2018 Barisan Nasional, the coalition that had governed Malaysia since the country's independence in 1957, suffer an historic defeat in the 2018 Malaysian general election.

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On May 9, in the year 2018: Barisan Nasional, the coalition that had governed Malaysia since the country's independence in 1957, suffer an historic defeat in the 2018 Malaysian general election. Barisan Nasional is a political coalition in Malaysia.

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Why May 9, 2018 matters: Barisan Nasional, the coalition that had go verned Malaysia since the country's independence in 1957, suffer an historic defeat in the 2018 Malaysian general election. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: May 9, 2018 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has co nnected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Barisan Nasional, the coalition that had governed Malaysia since the country's independence in 1957, suffer an historic defeat in the 2018 Malaysian general election. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barisan_Nasional (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)