Barisan Nasional

Barisan Nasional (National Front) is a political coalition in Malaysia. Formed in 1973 as the successor of the Alliance, it has ruled Malaysia uninterrupted since independence.

As of December 2003, Barisan Nasional's member parties are:

• United Malays National Organization (UMNO)
• Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)
• Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)
• Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Malaysian People's Movement)
• People's Progressive Party
• Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu
• Sarawak United People's Party
• Sabah Progressive Party
• Parti Bersatu Sabah
• Liberal Democratic Party
• Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah
• United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation
• Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party