Melaka election looms as parties ramp up poll preparations [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Political parties are already putting their election machinery through its paces as Melaka edges towards a possible state election, with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh hinting that the assembly could be dissolved by the end of the month.
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Melaka is set to hold a potential state election, with political parties gearing up for the upcoming polls. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has hinted that the assembly might be dissolved by the end of the month. DAP chairman Khoo Poay Tiong says the party is ready to defend its four existing seats and seek additional victories.
Discussions on candidates and election preparations are ongoing. Kota Melaka assemblyman confirms that DAP, along with its Pakatan Harapan partners, has been holding talks about these preparations. Perikatan Nasional's Wawasan also preparing for the possible contest, identifying candidates and training its election machinery. Wawasan wants to contest the election under the PN banner and could assess candidates believed to have winning potential.
Pas's machinery is also ready, even though no formal meeting has been held yet. Umno vice-president Mohamed Khaled Nordin reiterated that political parties must always be prepared for an election. The outcome will depend on factors such as public support, with the previous benchmark being the number of seats BN held in 2021.
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