Anwar's PH loses Negeri Sembilan as BN claims victory with ally PN

Published Aug 2, 06:46 AM UTC

In a significant political development in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition has lost control of Negeri Sembilan state. The Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, in alliance with Perikatan Nasional (PN), has claimed victory in the state election. The PH election director attributed the coalition's losses to the use of racial rhetoric by its rivals during the campaign. The outcome marks a setback for Anwar's coalition and reshapes the political landscape in Negeri Sembilan, a state previously held by PH. The article, published by The Business Times Singapore on August 2, 2026, highlights the impact of campaign strategies on electoral results in Malaysia's multi-ethnic political environment.