Zahid: Umno grassroots feedback needed before deciding on electoral pact for Melaka

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stated that the party is assessing grassroots sentiment before deciding on any political alliances for the upcoming Melaka state election. Zahid, who is also the Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, emphasized that the party needs to consider the views of its members and supporters before making a decision.

He expressed concern over entering a situation that could be unsuitable, hostile, or unlikely to produce a good outcome for the party. Earlier this week, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang suggested that an agreement could be reached between BN and PN ahead of the Melaka polls, stating that most of BN's grassroots support aligns with PN.

While official negotiations between the two coalitions have not yet begun, Hadi mentioned that representatives from both parties have been involved in discussions.

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