Anwar congratulates BN on Melaka election victory
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on securing the mandate to govern Melaka following the 16th state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on their victory in the Melaka state election, urging responsible governance in the state's best interest. He expressed gratitude to voters, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) election team, and candidates for their efforts. The PM emphasized the need to prioritize people's needs and highlighted the government's commitment to cooperate with the Melaka state government for development and welfare.
BN and Perikatan Nasional secured a two-thirds majority in the state assembly by winning 24 out of 28 seats, with BN taking 21 seats and PN securing three. BN's victories were in 16 constituencies, while PN's were in three. PH retained four seats previously won, while Parti Bersama Malaysia, Bersatu, Putra, and three independents failed to win any seats.
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