Summary
- BN-PN alliance claims 15 seats, reaching the majority threshold.
- BN leaders announce unofficial victories in several constituencies.
- Election Commission’s official results remain pending.
MELAKA, November 14 — The Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance has claimed victory in 15 seats in the Melaka state election, reaching the simple majority needed to form the state government.
UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced the unofficial results Saturday evening. Among the reported winners were caretaker Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh in Tanjung Bidara.
Rais Yasin in Sungai Udang and Akmal Saleh in Merlimau. The election involved 79 candidates contesting 28 state assembly seats. Voter turnout exceeded 70%.
According to preliminary Election Commission figures. BN also claimed victories in Lendu, Ayer Limau, Asahan, Duyong and Machap Jaya. Pakatan Harapan candidates were leading in several urban constituencies.
Including Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir. The results follow a closely watched campaign involving disputes over Najib Razak’s house arrest and calls for an early general election.
Official results are still pending confirmation by the Election Commission.
