KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on securing the mandate to govern Melaka following the 16th state election.

In a Facebook post, Anwar said the mandate should be carried out responsibly in the interest of the state and its people.

He also thanked voters for fulfilling their democratic duty, as well as the Pakatan Harapan (PH) election machinery and candidates for their hard work.

"Now is the time to move forward by prioritising the people's interests, and the Federal Government will continue to strengthen cooperation with the Melaka state government to drive development and ensure the well-being of all its people," he said.