Kimanis defeat is a message by Malaysians that they are unhappy with Pakatan Harapan

Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Mohamad Alamin (centre) won Kimanis by-election. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/ THE STAR

PETALING JAYA: As Pakatan Harapan nears the midpoint of its five-year administration of the Federal Government, it has won five out of 10 by-elections since it took over Putrajaya in 2018.

Much has been read into the Kimanis by-election defeat, the second consecutive loss following the Tanjung Piai by-election last year, with some saying this reflects Pakatan's performance and public support.