AYER KEROH – Barisan Nasional (BN) is leading the vote count in 21 state constituencies, while Perikatan Nasional (PN) is ahead in three others so far.
The figures were announced by Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki at the BN operations centre at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) here on Saturday night.
He also said BN had secured enough votes to win 11 state seats based on the current vote count.
The 11 seats are Tanjung Bidara, Ayer Limau, Lendu, Taboh Naning, Asahan, Sungai Udang, Duyong, Rim, Sungai Rambai, Merlimau and Machap Jaya.
The announcement was met with cheers from supporters at the operations centre.
However, the figures are based on a provisional vote count, and the official results of the Melaka polls will only be announced by the Election Commission.