BN to decide on Melaka polls cooperation soon
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional will soon decide whether to cooperate with other political parties for the 16th Melaka state election.
Barisan Nasional, also known as BN, is set to determine its stance on collaborating with other political parties for the upcoming 16th Melaka state election. The decision will be made after consultations with its top leadership in Melaka, according to BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will ultimately make the decision following the discussions.
Currently, the focus is on the formal election process. A decision on cooperation will be announced soon, the BN official told reporters after the closing ceremony of the University Research and Innovation Investment Summit (URIIS) 2026. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh recently announced the dissolution of the Melaka Legislative Assembly, effective immediately.
This dissolution leads to the upcoming 16th Melaka state election, with the state assembly consisting of 28 seats and the current government's mandate set to end on December 27. In the previous 15th Melaka state election held on November 20, 2021, BN secured 21 out of the 28 seats, while Pakatan Harapan won five and Perikatan Nasional two.
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