Politics : BN Conducting Detailed Study Before Deciding On Melaka Election Cooperation - Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) is conducting a detailed study on the possibility of cooperating with any political coalition in the upcoming Melaka state election, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) is currently conducting an in-depth analysis of the potential collaboration with any political coalition in the upcoming Melaka state election, according to its chairman, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid stated that the final decision on this matter would be made by the Melaka BN leadership and subsequently confirmed at the central level.
He further explained that the grassroots sentiment regarding the possibility of cooperation is divided, which is why they are undertaking a comprehensive study. Zahid addressed the journalists after inaugurating the 2026 World Islamic Tourism and Trade Expo (WITEX) Ministers and CEOs Summit. Earlier, Zahid had granted Ab Rauf Yusoh, the Melaka Chief Minister, the authority to engage in negotiations for cooperation with any political coalition ahead of the state election.
In the 2021 Melaka state election, BN secured 21 out of the 28 state seats, while Pakatan Harapan won five seats and Perikatan Nasional claimed two.
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