Three strikes, DAP’s out? Loss in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan puts coalition on notice

The Malaysian ruling coalition suffered its third consecutive defeat in eight months, losing the Negeri Sembilan poll. Pakatan Harapan (PH) secured 11 of 36 seats, down from 17 in 2023, while Barisan Nasional (BN) won 18 and Perikatan Nasional (PN) took seven. The loss highlights challenges for the coalition governing alongside former rivals.