Summary
- BN-PN claims at least 20 seats, exceeding the two-thirds majority threshold.
- Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari reportedly loses Bukit Katil.
- Anwar’s political secretary Azman Abidin reportedly defeated in Paya Rumput.
MELAKA, November 14 — The Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance has claimed a two-thirds majority in the Melaka state election, securing at least 20 of 28 seats, according to unofficial results.
UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced the alliance’s victory Saturday evening. Caretaker Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh reportedly retained Tanjung Bidara.
With a significantly increased majority. Melaka Pakatan Harapan chairman Adly Zahari reportedly lost Bukit Katil to PN’s Ridzuan Sarif. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary Azman Abidin.
Was also reportedly defeated in Paya Rumput. BN’s Rais Yasin reportedly secured Sungai Udang with 16,332 votes, defeating Bersatu’s candidate, who received 2,048 votes.
BN also claimed victories in Merlimau, Duyong, Machap Jaya and Kelebang. PH candidates maintained strong leads in several urban constituencies, including Kota Laksamana, Kesidang and Ayer Keroh.
The Election Commission has yet to confirm the final results.
