Explainer: Why scandal-hit Najib is expected to win Malaysia's election

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his Barisan Nasional ruling coalition may be able to shrug off a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal, disenchantment about the increased costs of living, and a challenge from former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, to win the nation’s general election on May 9. Here are eight reasons why:

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