The opposition won 3 states ( Selangor , Kelantan and Penang ) , but Barisan Nasional won the elections Choosing despite losing Earnings_and_losses the popular vote , thereby gaining Getting the mandate to lead Malaysia for another 5 years .

Operations Jurist and Tiderace were put Placing into action following the surrender of Japan , with the objectives of directly liberating Penang and Singapore respectively , followed Motion by smaller amphibious landings on the coast of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan .

On 9 September , troops of the 25th Indian Division were landed Motion in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan , capturing Port Dickson .