The opposition won 3 states ( Selangor , Kelantan and Penang ) .
Barisan Nasional won the elections despite losing the popular vote , thereby gaining the mandate to lead Malaysia for another 5 years .
The opposition won 3 states ( Selangor , Kelantan and Penang ) , but Barisan Nasional won the elections despite losing the popular vote , thereby gaining the mandate to lead Malaysia for another 5 years .