PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional has secured 15 out of the 28 seats in the Melaka State Legislative Assembly during the 16th Melaka state election, thereby surpassing the simple majority required to form the state government, says the Election Commission (EC).
According to Astro Awani, EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun stated that this outcome was based on official announcements made as of 9.40pm on Saturday (Nov 14).
According to him, Barisan won 15 seats, followed by Pakatan Harapan with two seats, while Perikatan Nasional secured one seat.
“Barisan Nasional has won a total of 15 out of the 28 contested seats, thereby securing a majority of more than 50 per cent of the total seats up for election.
“Consequently, Barisan Nasional is able to form the government with a simple majority,” he said while announcing the results of the 16th Melaka state election at the Melaka state election office.
However, the EC indicated that the results for the remaining seats would be announced in due course.
The 16th Melaka State Election saw 28 state legislative seats contested to determine a new mandate for the state’s administration.
