The Melaka state election was a non-event, but ...
Murray Hunter THE Melaka state election, in terms of the overall balance of power, was a non-event with Barisan Nasional and the DAP maintaining the same numbers in the new state assembly. Amanah lost its only seat and PAS was able to pick up a secon...
The Melaka state election resulted in a non-event, with the balance of power remaining unchanged. Barisan Nasional secured 21 seats (18 from UMNO, 2 from MCA, and 1 from MIC), while the DAP retained its 4 seats. The opposition parties, DAP, PKR, Amanah, and Bersatu, all experienced losses. Amanah lost its sole seat and PAS gained a second seat.
PKR's election strategy proved ineffective, failing to win any of its nine contested seats. Bersatu, struggling to maintain its electoral relevance, lost all 16 seats it contested. The election reaffirmed UMNO's position, with Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh set to continue as Menteri Besar. The outcome suggested a potential shift in federal politics, with UMNO considering withdrawing from the coalition to trigger a federal election.
The political landscape indicated that Bersatu and Amanah might soon become obsolete, and Bersama Malaysia faced a bleak future with all its 16 seats lost.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- PKR to review election machinery, candidate readiness after Melaka defeats freemalaysiatoday.com
- PH blames weak rural machinery for Melaka election defeat nst.com.my
