Melaka Polls: BN Wins 15 Seats, Secures Majority to Form State Government

Barisan Nasional leaders celebrate their victory in the Melaka state election after securing a majority of seats to form the state government.

MELAKA, Nov 14 – Barisan Nasional (BN) has secured a simple majority in the 16th Melaka State Election, winning 15 of the 28 state assembly seats. Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun confirmed the results as of 9.40pm on Saturday. He said Pakatan Harapan (PH) had won two seats, while Perikatan Nasional (PN) […]

PH Accepts Melaka Election Defeat, Adly Zahari Vows to Regain Voters’ Trust

Adly Zahari discusses PH's performance in the Melaka election

MELAKA, Nov 14 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) has accepted the outcome of the 16th Melaka State Election despite winning only four of the 24 seats it contested. Melaka PH chairman Datuk Seri Adly Zahari said the coalition respected the people’s decision. However, he stressed that PH must review its performance and work harder to regain […]

Melaka Polls: BN-PN to Retain Ab Rauf as Chief Minister, Says Ahmad Zahid

Ahmad Zahid announces Ab Rauf will remain Melaka Chief Minister

MELAKA, Nov 14 – Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have agreed to retain Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh as Melaka Chief Minister following their strong performance in the 16th state election. BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said both parties would nominate Ab Rauf to continue leading the state government. He […]

Melaka Polls: BN-PN Coalition Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Unofficial Results

BN and PN secure a two-thirds majority in the Melaka state election

MELAKA, Nov 14 – Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have secured a two-thirds majority in the 16th Melaka State Election, according to unofficial results. The two parties have won 19 out of the 28 state seats, giving them enough seats to form the state government. UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced […]

Melaka Polls: Akmal Saleh Leads Merlimau with 3,619-Vote Majority

Akmal Saleh leads the Merlimau seat in the Melaka state election

MERLIMAU, Nov 14 – Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is leading in the Merlimau state constituency, based on unofficial results from the Melaka state election. Akmal secured 5,406 votes in the latest count reported by Astro AWANI. His Pakatan Harapan (PH) challenger, Rahayu Hamzah, received 1,787 votes. This gives Akmal a […]

Malaysia Calls for Stronger ASEAN-China Commitment to Finalise South China Sea Code

ASEAN foreign ministers discuss the South China Sea Code of Conduct

MANILA, Nov 14 – Malaysia has called on ASEAN member states and China to strengthen their political commitment and speed up negotiations to finalise the proposed Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said negotiations had become more frequent this year, with discussions taking place every month. […]

Melaka Polls: Adly Zahari Casts Vote, Urges Young Voters to Participate

Adly Zahari casts his ballot during the 16th Melaka State Election

DURIAN TUNGGAL, Nov 14 – Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Adly Zahari has cast his ballot in the 16th Melaka State Election, urging young voters to exercise their democratic rights before polling stations close. Adly, who is also Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, arrived at Sekolah Kebangsaan Durian Tunggal at 4.13pm on Saturday. He was […]

Microsoft Offers Two Ways to Turn Off AI Answers in Bing Search

Microsoft Bing search engine showing AI-generated search answers

Nov 14 – Microsoft has introduced two official ways for users to disable AI-generated answer summaries in its Bing search engine, giving people more control over how they browse the internet. The options allow users to switch off AI-generated answers and return to a more traditional search experience, where they can browse website links, compare […]

Melaka Election Resualts Expected by 9.30pm, Says EC Chairman

Election Commission chairman Ramlan Harun observing voting at a Melaka polling station

MELAKA, Nov 14 – The first results of the 16th Melaka State Election are expected to be announced by 9.30pm tonight, according to Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun. He said the official results for all 28 state assembly seats are expected to be available before midnight. Ramlan shared the update after visiting […]

Melaka Election: Police to Increase Security at Hotspots After Polls

Malaysian police officers deployed to maintain security during the Melaka state election

MELAKA, Nov 14 – Melaka police will strengthen security at several key locations following the 16th Melaka State Election to prevent disturbances and maintain public order. The locations include Seri Bendahara, Seri Negeri and Istana Melaka. These sites house important state government facilities and could attract political supporters after the election results are announced. Melaka […]