The Barisan National (National Front) still commands strong support from the people: although the political tsunami that swept the country handed the opposition collision. control of five states and increased its representation in Parliament. The opposition party's brand of multiracial politics, where Malay rights will be preserved and protect but not at the expense of the other races perhaps looks tempting to the non-Malay The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index has fallen by more than 17 per cent since the March, 2008 general election} while the stock market's value has depreciated by more than RMI00 billion to RM814.9 billion.