Melaka seat swaps on the table for Perikatan, Samsuri tells BN
TAIPING, Aug 9 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is open to talks with Barisan Nasional (BN), including possible seat swap...
Perikatan Nasional (PN) is open to discussing seat swaps with Barisan Nasional (BN) in preparation for the upcoming Melaka state election, according to PN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. While no formal talks have occurred yet, there is still ample time for both parties to explore electoral cooperation before the state assembly is dissolved.
Samsuri expressed readiness for such discussions if BN is willing, as well as engaging in talks with other Muafakat Nasional partners. BN chairman, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, reiterated that the coalition is open to negotiations on seat allocations, including swaps, but stressed that any talks must be conducted honestly and should not force parties to relinquish seats they have previously won.
Samsuri suggested that any discussions should ideally take place before the state assembly is dissolved, giving both sides sufficient time to prepare for the election. In the previous Negeri Sembilan state election, BN and PN had formed an unofficial electoral pact, refraining from contesting in the same seats and even campaigning together. In contrast, BN and PN in Johor chose to compete separately.
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