The rally planned by the opposition tomorrow is illegal because the organiser did not apply for a permit from the police.

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the outcome of the 13th general election showed a "Chinese tsunami," aided by a group of power-crazy Malays.

It is understandable that many people feel dejected, and frustrated. To about half the electorate, this is yet another near miss in their pursuit of a regime change.

Lim Kit Siang's southward advance strategy has spawned an unprecedented political tsunami in BN's southern fortress. Not only has MCA flopped pathetically in the state, its big brother Umno is also suffering a major blow.

Another cause of concern after the election is, would BN chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak's leadership in Umno be shaken by the narrow victory? Would the conservative forces within the party take the opportunity to force him hand over Umno's and even federal government's leadership baton?

Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday he was putting on hold plans to step aside as Malaysia's opposition leader, saying he wanted to spearhead a fight against poll results he says were tainted by fraud.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) said there had been no power disruption during the counting of votes last night after polling in the 13th general election.

The result of the 13th general election will bring a far reaching impact to the country.

The Barisan Nasional (BN) being returned the mandate in Sunday's 13th General Election (GE13) is proof that the people still have faith in the coalition to continue to lead the country but polarisation needed to be addressed, according to some non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth are expected to have a meeting to conduct a detailed study on the voting trend for the just concluded 13th General Election (GE13) said its chief Khairy Jamaluddin.