AYER KEROH (Nov 14): The Barisan Nasional (BN)-Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance is confident that the "blue wave" will continue to sweep across the rest of Malaysia, BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said after declaring a landslide victory in the Melaka state election.
The BN-PN alliance secured 24 seats, marking its third consecutive state election victory following earlier wins in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
"This result continues the momentum of the blue wave, which began in the state of Johor, followed by Negeri Sembilan, and is now further strengthened in the state of Melaka," Zahid said at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) here on Saturday.
"May this blue wave continue to spread throughout the country, and when the mandate is returned to the people, may we choose a government that is truly capable of driving prosperity, ensuring stability and shaping a better future for Melaka and the Malaysian people as a whole," he added.
Zahid was flanked by caretaker Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh, Umno secretary general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan and PN secretary general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, among others.
Zahid also named Ab Rauf as the alliance’s chief minister candidate.
Zahid said the election results in Melaka demonstrated that political cooperation between BN and PN is becoming increasingly entrenched and gaining wider acceptance among voters.
BN secured 21 seats in Melaka, while PN bagged three.
BN’s 21 seats are Kuala Linggi (N.01), Tanjung Bidara (N.02), Ayer Limau (N.03), Lendu (N.04), Taboh Naning (N.05), Rembia (N.06), Gadek (N.07), Machap Jaya (N.08), Durian Tunggal (N.09), Asahan (N.10), Sungai Udang (N.11), Pantai Kundor (N.12), Kelebang (N.14), Pengkalan Batu (N.15), Ayer Molek (N.18), Duyong (N.21), Telok Mas (N.23), Rim (N.25), Serkam (N.26), Merlimau (N.27), and Sungai Rambai (N.28).
Meanwhile, Pakatan Harapan (PH) secured four seats: Ayer Keroh (N.16), Kesidang (N.19), Kota Laksamana (N.20) and Bandar Hilir (N.22).
Compared with the 2021 state election, BN maintained its tally of 21 seats, while PN gained one seat at PH’s expense.
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