PBM president Sng believes BN-PN will form the next federal government, based on the Johore and Negeri Sembilan elections results

KUCHING, Aug 2 2026: Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) president Larry Sng believed that Barisan Nasional - Peritakan Nasional (BN-PN) formula will from the next federal government and possibly win a clean sweep of all the state election in Malaya.

Caption: PBM president Larry Sng says BN-PN only need an additional 14 seats to form the federal government

He said this is based on the recent election results for both Johore and Negeri Sembilan.

“The total combined seats won by BN and PN in 2022 is 98. The magic number to form the federal government is 112. Only 14 additional parliamentary seats needed,” he said in his Facebook post.

Discounting the political alignment from Sabah and Sarawak, he said he believes that based on the current trajectory, it is highly likely that BN - PN will easily form the simple majority post GE16.

“That would also mean that GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) and GRS (Gabungan Rakyat Sabah) will no longer play the role of king maker,” Julau MP  suggested.

In the  Johore state election on July 11,  BN won 48 seats while Pakatan Harapan (PH) secuted eight seats while in the just concluded Negeri Sembilan election, BN-PN won 25 seats while PH, 11 seats.

PDP launching new digital platform ahead of state and general elections

BINTULU, Aug 2 2026: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) is strengthening its organisational preparedness ahead of state and general elections through the launch of a new digital platform which includes an official website and an online membership system.

Caption: PDP secretary general and Baram MP Anyi Ngau says that whatever PDP members do it must be in line with the party's constitution.

PDP secretary  Anyi Ngau said the initiative is a step to modernise the party's administration, streamline membership management and expand the participation of the people, especially the young.

Speaking at the PDP Digital Transformation and Unity Assembly, he said the implementation of the digital platform must comply with the party's constitution and existing procedures, including the support and approval process at the division level to ensure that every matter is carried out according to the stipulated regulations.

"Whatever we do it must be in line with the party's constitution. This digital platform must comply with the constitution and our spirit of cooperation in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS)," the Baram Member of Parliament said.

He also reminded that the term of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (SLA) and Parliament is now drawing to a close, hence the party must utilise the time available to strengthen the organisation and foster unity among members.

He said that early preparations are important to ensure that the PDP is always ready to face the elections which can be held at any time in accordance with the provisions of the State and Federal Constitutions.

“Now is the right time for us to organize the organization and strengthen unity so that the PDP continues to be a relevant component in the GPS. When the PDP becomes stronger, the GPS will also become stronger and we can continue to move in tandem to develop this state,” he said.

Meanwhile, the PDP Youth chief Yiak Chiong Wei said that the launch of the official website and online membership platform reflects the party’s commitment to being more open, efficient and people-centric.

According to him, digital transformation is not just about modernizing party administration, but also aims to bring the PDP closer to the people, strengthen relationships among members and make it easier for more individuals who share the party's aspirations to join the PDP.