Anwar's PH loses Negeri Sembilan state election; BN-PN alliance secures two-thirds majority

Published Aug 2, 06:46 AM UTC

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Barisan Nasional (BN) declared victory in the Negeri Sembilan state election held on August 1, 2026, winning 25 out of 36 seats in an informal electoral pact with Perikatan Nasional (PN). This marks the third consecutive electoral setback for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, following major losses in Johor (July 2025) and Sabah (November 2025). PH won only 11 seats, down from 17 in 2023, while PN increased its tally to 7. BN president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the BN-PN alliance secured a two-thirds majority and hinted at extending cooperation to the upcoming Melaka state election. The result builds momentum for a BN-PN Malay-Muslim alliance ahead of the 16th General Election due by early 2028.

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The Business TimesRegional

Original headline: Anwar’s PH loses Negeri Sembilan as BN claims win together with ally PN

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