MELAKA (Nov 14): Bersama, founded by former economy minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli, suffered another crushing defeat in the Melaka state election, failing to win any seats but managing to retain its election deposit in one constituency.
The party, which was making its second electoral outing, retained its deposit in Bemban (N.24) after securing 4,140 votes, or 22.5% of the total valid votes, in a four-cornered contest.
Notably, Pakatan Harapan (PH) did not field a candidate in the constituency. Perikatan Nasional (PN) ultimately won Bemban with 7,741 votes.
Bersama, however, failed to retain its deposits in the other 15 seats it contested.
Separately, Bersatu, led by former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, was also wiped out in the election, losing all seven seats it contested and forfeiting its deposits in five of them.
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The party, which is part of PN but contested under its own logo, lost its deposits in Sungai Udang (N.11), Ayer Keroh (N.16), Kelebang (N.14), Pengkalan Batu (N.15) and Bemban.
Bersatu managed to retain its deposits in the remaining two seats, Lendu (N.04) and Pantai Kundor (N.12), where it faced straight fights against Umno.