BN-PN alliance scores landslide victory in Melaka polls, dealing another setback to PM Anwar

On the night of Melaka's state election, the Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition emerged victorious, securing 24 out of the 28 contested seats, according to unofficial results. This win granted them a majority exceeding two-thirds of the state assembly. BN achieved 21 seats, while PN's component parties, Pas (two) and Parti Wawasan Negara (one), secured the remaining three. The coalition saw a surge in Malay support following their cooperation, resulting in the majority victory.

The coalition's first win was when BN candidate Datuk Abdul Hakim Abdul Wahid secured the Lendu seat with a majority of 5,752 votes, causing cheers and applause at the Melaka International Trade Centre. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh, a BN member, successfully retained his Tanjung Bidara seat for a second term with a significant 9,114-vote majority, up from 364 in 2021. Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh also retained his Merlimau seat, defeating the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Rahayu Hamzah.

BN candidates Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem and Datuk Khaidirah Abu Zahar retained their Duyong and Rim seats, respectively, with majorities of 10,067 and 3,497 votes. Other BN candidates retained their seats in Kuala Linggi, Ayer Limau, Lendu, Taboh Naning, Rembia, Durian Tunggal, Asahan, Sungai Udang, Pantai Kundor, Ayer Molek, and Telok Mas, among others.

PN candidate Muhammad Ridzuan Mohd Sarif upset the PH candidate Adly Zahari in Bukit Katil, and Pas's Rafie Ahmad won Paya Rumput, an area previously held by BN. Parti Wawasan Negara secured Bemban after its candidate, Dr Mohd Yadzil Yaakub, defeated other candidates.