The United Malays National Organisation, or UMNO, (Malay: Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu), is a right-wing party and Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the Barisan Nasional coalition, which has been Malaysia's ruling political party since independence. It is known for being a major proponent of Malay nationalism, Islamism and capitalism , which holds the malay power and pragmatism are the "definitive" people of Malaysia and, thus, deserve special privileges as their birthright than any other race in Malaysia.