Malaysia

PRNNS: BN wrests Chennah from DAP, Anthony Loke defeated (unofficial)

The victory sees BN’s MCA candidate Siow Kong Choon end Loke’s 13-year hold on the constituency, which the DAP leader had represented since 2013. 

Updated 1 hour ago · Published on 01 Aug 2026 8:40PM

PRNNS: BN wrests Chennah from DAP, Anthony Loke defeated (unofficial)
The result marks a major setback for PH, with Chennah long viewed as one of DAP’s safer seats in Negeri Sembilan. - August 1, 2026

BARISAN Nasional (BN) has won the Chennah state seat, according to unofficial results, defeating DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook in one of the most closely watched contests in the Negeri Sembilan election. 

The victory sees BN’s MCA candidate Siow Kong Choon end Loke’s 13-year hold on the constituency, which the DAP leader had represented since 2013. 

Chennah was considered a key test for DAP, with Loke seeking a fourth consecutive term in the seat. In the previous state election, Loke retained the constituency with a 2,200-vote majority. 

The result marks a major setback for PH, with Chennah long viewed as one of DAP’s safer seats in Negeri Sembilan. - August 1, 2026

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