Bersatu wiped out, losing all seven contests

Melaka's election results paint a grim picture for Muhyiddin Yassin's Bersatu, as early unofficial figures indicate complete losses in all seven contested seats. The party, part of Perikatan Nasional, made a return appearance after a contentious split with PAS-led Perikatan Nasional. Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's team fielded seven candidates, including Ali Mohamad in Kelebang; however, no victories materialized.

Despite conflicts with Pakatan Harapan in three districts, Bersatu's strategy aimed to siphon Malay votes away from Barisan Nasional-PN, potentially bolstering Perikatan Nasional. This tactic succeeded in Ayer Keroh, where DAP is set to retain its mixed-seat representation. However, Bersatu faltered in Kelebang and Pengkalan Batu, where Barisan Nasional emerged victorious.

In the remaining four districts of Lendu, Sungai Udang, Pantai Kundor, and Bemban, Bersatu struggled to dent Barisan Nasional-PN's lead, trailing by thousands of votes.

A silver lining for Bersatu is the likelihood of candidates retaining their election deposits, a stark contrast to the Negeri Sembilan election where only one candidate managed this feat. Facing a potential collapse from Perikatan Nasional, Bersatu now confronts the daunting prospect of a parliamentary wipeout. Cooperation with other parties, including Pakatan Harapan, seems unlikely, given the lingering tensions from the 2020 Sheraton Move, orchestrated by Muhyiddin and Azmin Ali, which led to the downfall of the PH-led federal government.