{
  "id": 35507,
  "title": "Biggest winners and losers in the Negeri Sembilan polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/biggest-winners-and-losers-in-the-negeri-sembilan-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/02/biggest-winners-and-losers-in-the-negeri-sembilan-polls"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 16th Negeri Sembilan state elections concluded with Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) solidifying their dominance, while Pakatan Harapan (PH) suffered a significant setback. The BN, led by Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, achieved a landslide victory, gaining 18 seats through its informal seat-sharing pact with PN. PH, which had held power in the state since 2018, lost all three of its seats, with PH chairman Anwar Ibrahim's intervention proving ineffective. The Pakatan Win Prize (PKR) saw a dramatic decline, losing five seats to just two while its former menteri besar Aminuddin Harun witnessed a narrow defeat. The independent party, Bersatu, lost all 24 seats it contested, marking a complete defeat. PAS, under the PN umbrella, saw a remarkable turnaround, with several of its majorities expanding significantly, including in heavily contested seats like Serting and Paroi. Wawasan, a new party backed by BN and PAS, performed exceptionally well, winning three of the four seats it contested, marking its maiden victory under the PN banner. Bersatu, however, emerged as the biggest loser, failing to secure a single seat and suffering heavy losses across all its contested constituencies.",
  "summary": "The 16th Negeri Sembilan state election has resulted in significant changes in the political landscape, with Barisan Nasional (BN) emerging as the biggest winner and Pakatan Harapan (PH) suffering heavy losses. BN, led by chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, managed to secure a two-thirds majority in the state, winning 18 out of 30 seats through an informal seat-sharing pact with Perikatan Nasional (PN). This victory marks a shift from BN's previous coalition with PH, which had governed the state since 2018. PH, on the other hand, saw a dramatic decline, losing three of its five seats and failing to maintain its previous level of support. The party's chairman, Anwar Ibrahim, made several campaign appearances but was unable to turn the tide. PKR, the third component party of PH, also suffered significant losses, losing all nine seats it contested. Overall, the election results highlight the shifting dynamics in Malaysian politics and the impact of BN's strategic alliance with PN.",
  "key_points": [
    "BN and PN dominate with 18 seats gained through seat-sharing pact",
    "PH suffers major setback, loses all three seats in state polls",
    "Bersatu emerges as biggest loser, fails to secure any seats"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Public holiday in Negeri Sembilan tomorrow as thanks for voting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/public-holiday-in-negeri-sembilan-tomorrow-as-thanks-for-voting",
        "published": "2026-08-02T07:10:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}