Pakatan Harapan supporters celebrate the coalition’s win, in Seremban May 10, 2018. — Pictures by Mukhriz Hazim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Seremban residents flooded the streets to celebrate what they believe is the unofficial victory of Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the state.

The pact’s supporters waved flags as passing cars honked to celebrate what may be a new state government here.

PH earlier declared itself the victors in Negri Sembilan tonight, based on an unofficial tally of state seats there, ahead of any official announcement by the Election Commission (EC).

At a press conference titled “PC pembentukan kerajaan Negri Sembilan”, which was broadcast “live” on Facebook, top PH leaders from the state said they had unofficially won 19 out of the 36 state seats there.

They said that DAP has won 11 state seats, PKR five and Amanah three.

Negri Sembilan PH chief Aminuddin Harun called it a “tsunami rakyat” which has swept through the state.

“I feel that people want a change,” Amiruddin told reporters.

Negri Sembilan DAP chief Anthony Loke said that they will await the official EC results, but urged supporters to refrain from celebrating.

“Even though we succeeded tonight, we ask all supporters to not celebrate yet,” Loke said.