BN secures simple majority to form Melaka government

MELAKA, Nov 14 - Barisan Nasional (BN) has secured a simple majority to form the Melaka state government after winning 15 of the 28 state assembly seats in the 16th Melaka state election as at 9.40pm.

Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said Pakatan Harapan (HARAPAN) had won two seats, while Perikatan Nasional (PN) secured one.

"BN has won 15 of the 28 seats, securing a majority of more than 50 per cent of the total seats contested.

"Therefore, BN can form the government with a simple majority. Further results will be announced from time to time," he told a press conference here tonight.

According to unofficial results, the BN-PN alliance secured a two-thirds majority after winning 24 state assembly seats, while HARAPAN won four.

For the latest news on the 16th Melaka state election, visit https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026/.