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PN hints Melaka polls could be held within two months

AYER KEROH: Perikatan Nasional has hinted that the Melaka election could be held in less than two months, signalling that the coalition’s election machinery must be ready at short notice.

PN hints Melaka polls could be held within two months

Perikatan Nasional (PN) has suggested that the Melaka general election may occur within a 60-day timeframe. PN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar emphasized that this short period should not be viewed as extensive, but rather as a decisive time to establish the government that will administer the state. Samsuri reassured that PN is committed to participating in Melaka's governance, ensuring that the interests of all communities are acknowledged and treated equitably.

Regardless of any electoral shifts, PN remains prepared to play a role in the state's administration. Samsuri highlighted the importance of fairness in administration, stating that the diverse communities of Melaka will be governed with their varied needs in mind to foster a peaceful, prosperous, and harmonious state.

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