GE14 | Since the nation achieved independence six decades ago, the Alliance and its successor BN have secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in 11 subsequent general elections.
However, in the 12th national polls in 2008, the ruling coalition suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, losing its two-thirds majority and several states.
Four years later, it once again failed to reclaim its past dominance in the Lower House and also lost out in popular votes.
With the nation now on the brink of the 14th general election, veteran Umno minister Nazri Abdul Aziz has claimed that no coalition could come into power with a two-thirds majority again...