BN-PN bloc wins 24 of 28 seats in Melaka, deepening setback for Anwar
Why it matters: The two-thirds majority strengthens the allies' case to stay united heading into Malaysia's next general election.
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional cruised to a landslide in Melaka's state election on Saturday, taking 24 of 28 seats and securing a two-thirds majority in the state assembly. The result handed another political setback to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan, which won four seats, down one from five years ago. Malaysia's Election Commission confirmed BN had already crossed the 15-seat threshold needed to form the state government by 10 p.m., before final results were completed. The alliance nominated incumbent chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh for a second term. Bersatu and Parti Bersama Malaysia failed to win any seats they contested.