Negeri sembilan: Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are set to form the new Negeri Sembilan government after achieving a two-thirds majority in the state election, as per unofficial results.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that BN had secured 18 seats while PN garnered seven, allowing the coalitions to jointly form the state administration. He stated that follow-up discussions between the two coalitions would commence to establish the new government, based on the election results.

Ahmad Zahid emphasized that the new government will be founded on a mutual understanding between BN and PN, respecting the mandate granted by the electorate. He highlighted that this mandate carries a significant responsibility to create a stable and credible administration, aimed at enhancing the welfare of both the people and the state.

Expressing gratitude, Ahmad Zahid added, "We humbly accept this mandate with gratitude and a sense of responsibility. The people's trust is not a reason for us to become complacent or arrogant." He assured that the coalitions would begin their work immediately, committing to fulfill every pledge in their manifesto for the benefit of the populace and the state.

Prominent political figures present at the announcement included BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan, Wawasan president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin, Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, and MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

In response to inquiries about meeting with the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Ahmad Zahid confirmed that an audience would be sought promptly.

The state election involved 36 State Legislative Assembly seats and 103 candidates. Of the 859,760 registered voters, including 7,391 postal voters, voter turnout was recorded at 65.38 per cent, with 562,133 individuals casting their votes as of 4 pm today, according to the Election Commission (EC).