PN to contest all seats in Melaka if talks with BN break down
Melaka Wawasan chief Rahim Thamby Chik says his party specifically wants the Bemban and Sungai Udang seats, with or without an agreement with BN.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) has stated it will contest all seats in the Melaka state election if it cannot come to an agreement with Barisan Nasional (BN). Wawasan vice-president Rahim Thamby Chik, representing PN, expressed hope for negotiations between BN and PN, but warned that if negotiations fail, PN will also contest independently.
He emphasized that PN is specifically targeting the Bemban and Sungai Udang seats, which were won by Bersatu, a PN component that has since fallen out with the coalition's chairman, PAS. A source suggested that the Melaka executive council meeting, usually held on Wednesday, has been moved up, indicating a possible dissolution of the state assembly this week.
BN's Melaka chairman, Ab Rauf Yusoh, was given the task of negotiating electoral cooperation with any party for the state election. BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed that any partner must be sincere and honest, with formal talks only commencing after the dissolution of the Melaka assembly.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- PN to contest all seats in Melaka if talks with BN break down freemalaysiatoday.com
- PN may go solo in Melaka if seat talks with BN fail nst.com.my
