OFFICIAL: Pakatan Harapan Wins Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan Elections

By Lara Lindemann  •  in News
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In the Selangor state elections, both Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) have garnered a combined total of 34 seats, successfully maintaining their respective positions within the state’s political landscape. Official results reveal that PH emerged victorious in 32 constituencies, while BN secured two seats.

The Selangor Election Commission dashboard provided a breakdown of the constituencies won by the PH-BN coalition, including areas such as Sekinchan, Kuala Kubu Bharu, Rawang, Taman Templer, Sungai Tua, Bukit Antarabangsa, Lembah Jaya, Pandan Indah, Teratai, Kajang, Balakong, Seri Kembangan, Seri Serdang, Kinrara, Subang Jaya, Seri Setia, Bukit Gasing, Kampung Tunku, Bandar Utama, Bukit Lanjan, Kota Damansara, Batu Tiga, Meru, Bandar Baru Klang, Pelabuhan Klang, Pandamaran, Sentosa, Kota Kemuning, Banting, Tanjong Sepat, Sungai Pelek, and Kota Anggerik.

Additionally, PAS has emerged with a resounding triumph in the Kelantan elections, managing to retain a substantial majority of seats in the state, with only minor setbacks. The party encountered losses in just two constituencies, yielding one seat each to Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN).

Official results, as announced by the Election Commission (EC), indicate that PAS was unable to secure victory in the Kota Lama and Galas constituencies. The Kota Lama state seat was claimed by PH candidate Dr. Hafidzah Mustakim, while the Galas seat was secured by BN candidate Syahbuddin Hashim.

Meanwhile, Barisan Nasional (BN) emerged victorious in the Sungai Air Tawar and Dusun Tua seats, adding to their representation in the Selangor state elections. Simultaneously, Perikatan Nasional (PN) garnered success by clinching 22 seats.

PN’s achievements include securing victories in constituencies such as Sabak, Sungai Panjang, Batang Kali, Sungai Burong, Hulu Bernam, Permatang, Bukit Melawati, Ijok, Jeram, Gombak Setia, Hulu Kelang, Semenyih, Sungai Ramal, Taman Medan, Paya Jaras, Sementa, Selat Kelang, Sungai Kandis, Sijangkang, Morib, Dengkil, and Kuang state seats.

For the formation of the state government, a simple majority of 29 seats is required, while a more substantial two-thirds majority necessitates 37 seats. As the political landscape continues to unfold, these results underline the nuanced interplay of various parties vying for representation and control within Selangor’s legislative framework.