Umno to discuss whether to go solo or cooperate in Melaka polls at Aug 28 MT meeting
MELAKA, Aug 20 — Umno’s political direction, including whether to cooperate with other parties or go solo in...
On August 20, Umno’s political strategy for the upcoming Melaka state election will be deliberated upon during the Umno Supreme Council (MT) meeting scheduled for August 28. Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan, a member of the Umno Supreme Council, stated that the meeting would be chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The purpose of the meeting would also be to determine the best approach to ensure Barisan Nasional’s (BN) victory in the state election.
At present, there is no definitive decision made regarding BN or Umno’s political stance in Melaka, such as whether to cooperate with any political party. These discussions have been reported in the media and made by various Umno leaders in Melaka, including mentions of cooperation between BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH), as well as between BN and Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Deputy Works Minister urged all parties to adhere to any decision made by the party regarding the Melaka state election, as the political strategy adopted by BN must consider the unique circumstances and suitability of each state. The mandate of the Melaka state government is set to expire on December 31. BN had formed the state government after securing 21 out of the 28 seats in the 15th Melaka state election, with the remaining seats going to PH and PN.
However, the state executive council also includes PH assemblymen, mirroring the composition of the federal-level Unity Government.
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