Mohd Wan's sentiments capture a broader mood shift that could spell trouble for PH in Saturday’s polls, said political analysts and observers. PH won 17 out of 36 state seats in Negeri Sembilan in 2023 while BN won 14 and PN, five. PH had collaborated with BN in Negeri Sembilan in 2023 after both coalitions formed the federal unity government following a hung parliament in the wake of the 2022 general election. In Negeri Sembilan, BN has forged a strategic pact with component parties of PN, especially Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). A party or coalition needs to win at least 19 seats to form the government in the state legislative assembly.