SHAH ALAM – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on its victory in the 16th Melaka State Election, while thanking voters and Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates for their efforts throughout the campaign.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Anwar, who is also PH chairman, said BN's mandate should be carried out responsibly for the benefit of the state and its people.
"Congratulations to Barisan Nasional on the mandate given by the people of Melaka. May this trust be carried out with full responsibility for the well-being of the state and its people," he said.
He also thanked voters who had turned out to cast their ballots, as well as PH's election machinery and candidates for their efforts throughout the campaign.
Anwar said the focus should now be on the people, adding that the Federal Government would continue working with the Melaka state government to support development and safeguard the well-being of its residents.
BN won 21 of the 28 seats contested in the state election, securing a two-thirds majority in the Melaka State Legislative Assembly.
Pakatan Harapan (PH), meanwhile, retained its four seats in Ayer Keroh, Kesidang, Bandar Hilir and Kota Laksamana, while Perikatan Nasional (PN) won three seats.