Abstract
This study examines the political dynamics in Malaysia with a focus on the electoral system and the formation of multi-ethnic coalitions after the 15th General Election in 2022. Malaysia implements a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy, where elections are held using the "First Past the Post" (FPTP) system. The 2022 election resulted in a hanging parliament, which marked a significant shift from single-coalition dominance to a new era of coalition politics. Anwar Ibrahim managed to form a multi-ethnic governing coalition, called the National Unity Cabinet, despite facing challenges of ideological differences and ethnic diversity within the coalition. This study aims to analyze Anwar Ibrahim's inclusive leadership as well as the role of political negotiations and coalition formation in maintaining government stability. This research uses a descriptive Qualitative Method, This approach focuses on the description and interpretation of phenomena through qualitative data collection and analysis techniques, emphasizing the wealth of textual information. The results of this study highlight the complexity of Malaysia's electoral system and its impact on the country's political stability.
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