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 the development at the BN Operations Centre in the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), Ayer Keroh, at about 8.30pm on Saturday.
The unofficial results showed that BN-PN had won several constituencies across Melaka.
These included Rembia, Taboh Naning, Sungai Udang, Tanjung Bidara, Lendu, Ayer Limau and Kuala Linggi.
The coalition also secured Duyong, Sungai Rambai, Rim, Asahan, Bukit Katil and Telok Mas.
Other seats won were Gadek, Machap Jaya, Bemban, Kelebang, Paya Rumput and Ayer Molek.
Meanwhile, Pakatan Harapan (PH) was leading in four constituencies as of 8.20pm.
These were Ayer Keroh, Kesidang, Bandar Hilir and Kota Laksamana.
The figures remain unofficial. The final results will be determined by the Election Commission (SPR).
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
