Anwar's Pakatan Harapan loses Negeri Sembilan state election, BN and PN claim two-thirds majority

Malaysia's Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional coalition took 25 of 36 seats in the August 1, 2026 Negeri Sembilan state election, ousting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan after two terms. PH's seat count fell from 17 to just 11, with notable defeats including Transport Minister Anthony Loke and caretaker Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun. Analysts noted this was PH's third consecutive state-level setback following losses in Johor in July and Sabah in November 2025, with PH's urban and younger voter base proving harder to mobilise in state contests compared to BN's resilient rural support.