The author discusses the results of the 2008 election in the country of Malaysia. The ruling political party led by Abdullah Badawi retained control of parliament but with a significantly reduced majority, the author reports. The social policies of the opposition coalition led by Anwar Ibrahim are examined. Source: New Statesman; 3/17/2008, Vol. 137 Issue 4888, p18-19, 2p, 1c. Author: Byrnes, Sholto.