Malaysia Election Guide
Malaysia is a parliamentary democracy in which citizens vote to elect representatives at two levels: the federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat) and the State Legislative Assemblies (DUN). A General Election decides all 222 parliamentary seats, and the coalition that controls a simple majority of 112 seats forms the federal government and appoints the Prime Minister. This page summarises the GE15 (2022) result and the most recent state election for every state.
The 15th General Election on 19 November 2022 made history as the first time no single coalition won a simple majority, producing a hung Parliament. Pakatan Harapan won 82 seats, Perikatan Nasional 74, Barisan Nasional 30, GPS 23, GRS 6 and Warisan 3. After negotiations, Anwar Ibrahim was appointed the 10th Prime Minister on 24 November 2022, leading a unity government that combines PH, BN, GPS, GRS and several other parties.
Unlike many countries, Malaysian State Assemblies are not necessarily dissolved at the same time as Parliament. Perlis, Perak and Pahang dissolved their assemblies together with GE15, while six states — Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu — held elections on 12 August 2023. Malacca and Sarawak voted in 2021, Johor in 2022, and most recently Sabah on 29 November 2025. That is why Malaysia's state-government map shifts on different cycles.
Use the interactive map above to explore each state. Click any state to see the ruling coalition, the name and party of its Menteri Besar or Chief Minister, the latest assembly result by coalition, and how many parliamentary seats that state contributes. The map colours show which coalition currently leads each state government — PAS/Perikatan Nasional dominates the northern Peninsula, Pakatan Harapan is strong on the central west coast, while Sabah and Sarawak stay with their respective local parties.
The information here is for reference and educational purposes only. Official and up-to-date results can be confirmed on the Election Commission of Malaysia (SPR) website. The current parliamentary term is expected to end by 2027, so the 16th General Election (GE16) is likely to be held between late 2026 and 2027.