KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated both his unity government and rival Perikatan Nasional (PN) for maintaining the status quo after the results of the state elections.

In a press conference last night, Anwar said he also expressed his gratitude to the Election Commission for a smooth voting process.

"On behalf of the unity government, I thank the people for their support and for maintaining our strength in the three states. This is a result of the camaraderie among the parties in our coalition, including our allies in Sabah and Sarawak.

"I also congratulate the opposition for their wins in the three other states.”

Yesterday’s six state election results saw the status quo maintained.

The Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional alliance won control of three states: Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Penang.

Their political rival coalition PN likewise won Kedah, Kelantan, and took a clean sweep of Terengganu.