Summary
- BN-PN secures 24 of 28 seats, winning a two-thirds majority.
- PH retains four seats, while PKR, Amanah, Bersatu and Bersama fail to win any.
- Analysts highlight ethnic voting patterns and challenges ahead of GE16.
MELAKA, November 15 — The Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional (BN-PN) alliance secured 24 of Melaka’s 28 state seats, delivering a decisive victory in Saturday’s election.
Official results showed BN winning 21 seats, PN three and Pakatan Harapan (PH) four, with voter turnout reaching 71.77%. Incumbent Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh retained Tanjung Bidara.
While former chief minister Adly Zahari lost Bukit Katil to PN. DAP successfully defended all four seats, but PKR, Amanah, Bersatu and Bersama failed to secure representation.
Political analysts attributed the outcome partly to consolidated Malay support for BN-PN, while Chinese voters largely remained loyal to DAP. Analysts also warned that Bersama must reconsider.
Its electoral strategy, particularly its approach to identity politics. The results highlight growing political polarisation and significant challenges for PH ahead of Malaysia’s 16th general election.
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed that Ab Rauf would be nominated to continue leading the Melaka government. Meanwhile, analysts said PAS continued to face difficulties attracting.
Non-Malay voters despite its electoral cooperation with BN. Bersama, which contested 16 seats, failed to secure a victory, although its Bemban candidate retained his election deposit.
The outcome also raises questions about PH’s electoral strategy, particularly following consecutive defeats in several state elections.
