Anwar congratulates BN on Melaka election victory

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on securing the mandate to govern Melaka following the 16th state election.

In a Facebook post, Anwar said the mandate should be carried out responsibly in the interest of the state and its people.

He also thanked voters for fulfilling their democratic duty, as well as the Pakatan Harapan (PH) election machinery and candidates for their hard work.

"Now is the time to move forward by prioritising the people's interests, and the Federal Government will continue to strengthen cooperation with the Melaka state government to drive development and ensure the well-being of all its people," he said.

BN and Perikatan Nasional secured a two-thirds majority in the state assembly, winning a combined 24 of the 28 seats to form the state government.

BN won 21 seats, while PN secured three.

BN's victories were in Kuala Linggi, Tanjung Bidara, Ayer Limau, Lendu, Taboh Naning, Rembia, Gadek, Machap Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Asahan, Sungai Udang, Pantai Kundor, Klebang, Pengkalan Batu, Ayer Molek, Duyong, Telok Mas, Rim, Serkam, Merlimau and Sungai Rambai.

PN won Paya Rumput, Bemban and Bukit Katil.

PH retained the four seats it won previously — Ayer Keroh, Kesidang, Bandar Hilir and Kota Laksamana.

Parti Bersama Malaysia, Bersatu, Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) and three independent candidates failed to win any seats.