Mahathir Delivers Historic Victory in Malaysia Election: Photos

(Bloomberg) -- Mahathir Mohamad won a stunning victory in Malaysia’s election, ending the six-decade rule of Prime Minister Najib Razak’s party in a landmark shift for the Southeast Asian nation. The result represents a monumental shift for a nation long defined by racial politics that hasn’t seen a transfer of power since independence in 1957. It’s also a win for democracy in the region, where generals and authoritarian leaders often lock up opponents and stifle free speech. To see more photos, click here.

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