SHAH ALAM – Pakatan Harapan (PH) is leading in four constituencies in the 16th Melaka state election, while Barisan Nasional (BN) is ahead in the remaining seats, according to the current (unofficial) tally.
The four constituencies where PH is leading are Ayer Keroh, Kota Laksamana, Bandar Hilir and Kesidang, based on the latest figures displayed on the unofficial results platform.
In Ayer Keroh (N.16), PH is leading with 13,925 votes, followed by Perikatan Nasional (PN) with 8,367. Bersama has secured 1,894 votes, while Bersatu has recorded 1,102.
In Kota Laksamana (N.20), PH remains ahead with 14,599 votes, compared with BN's 5,170 and Bersama's 1,582.
PH is also leading in Bandar Hilir (N.22), with 9,938 votes, while BN has garnered 2,100 and Bersama 1,366.
In Kesidang (N.18), PH has secured 21,564 votes, followed by PN with 12,449 and Bersama with 1,965.
The latest figures marked a shift from earlier unofficial counts, which showed PH leading in only three constituencies Ayer Keroh, Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir, while BN was ahead in Gadek.
The Melaka state election saw 79 candidates contesting 28 seats, with PH fielding 24 candidates and BN 23.
Bersama contested 16 seats, while Bersatu fielded seven candidates and PN five. Three independent candidates and one candidate from Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) also entered the race.
A coalition needs at least 15 seats to secure a simple majority and form the state government.
The election followed the dissolution of the 28-seat State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23, with nomination day held on Oct 31 and early voting conducted on Nov 10.
In the previous state election in 2021, BN won 21 seats, followed by PH with five and PN with two.