BN-PN pact in Melaka may look different, says Hadi
The PAS president points out that while BN has 20 seats in the 28-member Melaka assembly, the coalition holds none of the state's parliamentary seats.
Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) may strike a distinct pact for the upcoming Melaka state election, according to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang. Hadi clarified that the cooperation observed between BN and PN in Negeri Sembilan may not be mirrored in Melaka due to local factors. The alliance's significance lies in their continued collaboration, despite BN holding only 20 of the 28 Melaka assembly seats while the Umno-led coalition claims none.
Following their substantial win in the Negeri Sembilan polls, BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the parties' intention to persist in their partnership ahead of the Melaka election. Although PN did not ally with BN in the Johor polls, Hadi revealed that PN opted to allow Umno to lead to prevent a potential loss of control over the state government.
The Melaka polls are set to occur early next year, with Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh suggesting a possible holding of the election in September.
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