Deputy PM defends Malaysia system

Malaysia's deputy prime minister has hit out at critics who say the country is not truly democratic.

Najib Razak's opponents point out that the National Front coalition and its forerunner have won all general elections since British rule ended.

But he insists elections are free and fair and that democratic systems do not require regular changes of government.

Currently the National Front controls all but one of Malaysia's 13 states and three federal territories.

In an interview with the BBC's Robin Brant, Mr Razak also addressed the issue of ethnic tension in Malaysia.

-BBC