The Barisan Nasional framework
Under Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, the Alliance was expanded to encompass a wider range of political parties with a larger electoral mandate. In 1974, the Barisan Nasional (National Front), in which UMNO plays a dominant role, took over from the Alliance. In addition to Peninsular political parties, the Barisan Nasional includes parties from both Sarawak and Sabah.The Barisan Nasional has been the main force in party politics since its inception.
- Information in the full article includes
- A new model required
- UMNO’s central role