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‘BN-PN can form Melaka govt’: Asyraf Wajdi says pact has two-thirds majority

BN-PN have 24 seats based on unofficial results, Pakatan Harapan leading in four seats where it is the incumbent

8:18 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR — Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have unofficially secured a two-thirds majority, winning 24 of the 28 seats in the Melaka state election, said Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

In a livestream from the BN operations room in Melaka, Asyraf said they pact had “crossed the line to win enough seats” to form the state government.

Melaka’s legislative assembly has 28 seats, and a simple majority of 15 seats is needed to form the state administration.

The Election Commission, meanwhile, confirmed 15 seats for BN-PN as of 8.48pm.

BN contested the election in 23 seats, and its partner Perikatan Nasional (PN) in five seats.

Complete and official results are due later when the Election Commission completes vote counting.

Meanwhile, Pakatan Harapan appears to be holding on to four seats where it is the incumbent, namely, Ayer Keroh, Kesidang, Bandar Hilir dan Kota Laksamana.

According to Bernama, BN and PN have won or are leading in the following seats:

Barisan Nasional
Klebang
Ayer Molek
Rim
Tanjung Bidara
Ayer Limau
Merlimau
Serkam
Kuala Linggi
Rembia
Taboh Naning
Sungai Udang
Lendu
Sungai Rambai
Duyong
Durian Tunggal
Telok Mas
Machap Jaya
Pengkalan Batu
Asahan
Pantai Kundor

Perikatan Nasional
Bukit Katil
Paya Rumput
Bemban – November 14, 2026

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