Being part of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government has helped UMNO retain some relevance, but this will bring a different challenge come election time, says Asian Studies professor James Chin. HOBART, Australia: Barisan Nasional (BN) is “almost certain” to go solo at Malaysia’s next general election while leaving room for “understanding” with other coalitions, said Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in an interview before anchor party United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) marked its 80th