BN-PN Pact Secures 24-Seat Two-Thirds Majority In Melaka State Polls, PH Takes Four

MELAKA, Nov 14 – Barisan Nasional (BN) captured 21 of the 28 state assembly seats contested in the 16th Melaka State Election on Saturday, November 14, 2026, cementing a commanding two-thirds supermajority alongside its electoral pact partner Perikatan Nasional (PN), which secured three seats.

According to official results announced by Election Commission (EC) Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun at Menara Persekutuan Melaka shortly after midnight, Pakatan Harapan (PH) won the remaining four seats.

The combined tally of 24 seats for the BN-PN alliance comfortably surpasses the 19-seat threshold required to command a two-thirds majority in the 28-member Melaka State Legislative Assembly, while BN alone exceeded the 15-seat simple majority needed to form the state government.

Ramlan reported that overall voter turnout reached 71.77 percent—surpassing the EC’s 70 percent target—with 493,573 electors casting their ballots.

“This figure includes ordinary, early and postal voters,” he said during the official declaration press conference.

The EC chief also expressed appreciation to all government agencies, security forces, local authorities, media practitioners, and election volunteers for ensuring smooth operations throughout the polling process.

Coalition Breakdown and Key Constituency Outcomes

Confirmed seat allocations and major constituency shifts from the state polls include:

• Barisan Nasional (21 seats): UMNO won 18 seats, MCA took two, and MIC secured one. Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh successfully defended Tanjung Bidara with an 8,615-vote majority and has been nominated by the BN-PN pact to remain Chief Minister.
• Pakatan Harapan (4 seats): All four seats were retained by DAP—Ayer Keroh, Kesidang, Kota Laksamana, and Bandar Hilir. Melaka PH Chairman and former Chief Minister Adly Zahari (Amanah) suffered a defeat in Bukit Katil, losing to PN.
• Perikatan Nasional (3 seats): PAS captured two seats (including Bukit Katil and Paya Rumput) while Wawasan won Bemban.
• Other Contenders: Bersatu, Parti Bersama Malaysia, PERKASA, and all three independent candidates failed to win any seats.

Official Seat Tally, Turnout Figures, and Assembly Majority

Key certified results, turnout statistics, and coalition breakdowns include:

• Final Seat Distribution (28 Total): Barisan Nasional (21), Pakatan Harapan (4), and Perikatan Nasional (3).
• Governing Supermajority: The BN-PN pact holds 24 seats combined (exceeding the 19 seats required for a two-thirds majority in the 28-seat state assembly).
• Overall Voter Turnout: 71.77% (493,573 ballots cast across ordinary, early, and postal voters, out of 687,697 total registered electors).
• Official Declaration Venue: Announced by EC Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun at Menara Persekutuan Melaka.

–NMT