Melaka polls: BN to negotiate with other parties soon, says Ab Rauf
MELAKA, Sept 24 — Negotiations for cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and other parties for the 16th Melaka...
MELAKA, Sept 24 — The 16th Melaka State Election will see negotiations between Barisan Nasional (BN) and other parties, according to Melaka BN chairman and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. Ab Rauf announced that these negotiations will commence after he receives approval from the top Umno and BN leadership. "There will definitely be negotiations (with other parties)," he stated to reporters during an appreciation ceremony for Melaka state government retirees.
The BN's 21 state seats won in the 15th state election will serve as the foundation for the coalition's negotiations, representing their right and a starting point for discussions, Ab Rauf explained. Earlier in the week, Ab Rauf declared the dissolution of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly, effective from the previous day. Meanwhile, the Election Commission (EC) secretary, Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus, announced the opening of domestic and international postal voting applications for the 16th Melaka State Election yesterday.
Applications can be submitted online through the MySPR portal, with the closing date to be determined later.
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