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BN-PN coalition wins two-thirds majority in Negeri Sembilan
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BN-PN coalition wins two-thirds majority in Negeri Sembilan

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition secured a two-thirds majority in the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly.
  • The coalition won 25 out of 35 seats by 8:30 PM on election night, surpassing the required threshold.
  • This outcome represents a significant gain compared to the previous state election, where BN won 14 seats and PN won five.

The coalition of Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) has achieved a decisive victory in the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly elections, securing a two-thirds majority. This significant win means the coalition now holds more than the 24 seats needed out of the total 35 constituencies.

According to the announcement by UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, by 8:30 PM on election night, BN and PN had already clinched victory in 25 State Legislative Assembly seats. This early confirmation of results indicated a strong performance for the coalition across the state.

This electoral success marks a substantial improvement compared to the previous state election. In the prior election, BN secured 14 seats, while PN won five seats. The combined strength of BN and PN in this election has significantly bolstered their representation in the Negeri Sembilan legislative body.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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