Negeri Sembilan polls: BN-PN claim 'supermajority' victory as PH faces setback

The Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalitions have declared a decisive victory in the Negeri Sembilan state election, claiming they have secured 25 of the 36 seats to form a "supermajority" in the legislative assembly. BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that his coalition secured 18 seats, while their electoral partner PN won seven.

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The (electoral understanding) between BN and PN in the Negeri Sembilan election will result in the formation of a stable government.

"The (electoral understanding) between BN and PN in the Negeri Sembilan election will result in the formation of a stable government," Hamidi, who is also the deputy prime minister, stated at BN's election headquarters. He expressed his "highest appreciation and thanks to all voters" for their trust.

Unofficial results suggest a significant shift in the state's political landscape, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition facing considerable losses. Heavyweights such as Transport Minister Anthony Loke and caretaker chief minister Aminuddin Harun are reportedly among those who have lost their state assembly seats. Loke conceded defeat in the Chennah seat by a narrow margin of less than 500 votes.

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I record my highest appreciation and thanks to all voters who … gave their trust to BN and PN to lead the Negeri Sembilan state administration.

The reported outcome, if confirmed by the Election Commission, would signify a dramatic reversal driven by a Malay-Muslim unity narrative that appears to have eroded support for PH in Negeri Sembilan. Celebrations were underway at BN's headquarters, with thousands of supporters present, though official results were expected closer to midnight.

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I want to thank everyone. Please don't be disheartened or disappointed. We will continue to be with all of you. Even though we could not win this seat, all of you will always