Fahmi plays down Melaka PH-Bersatu dinner, says no formal talks yet

Pakatan Harapan's communications chief Fahmi Fadzil has downplayed a private dinner held between Melaka's PH and Bersatu leaders prior to the state election, stating that official talks with Bersatu have not yet begun. Fahmi emphasized that the PH presidential council holds the final say on any political collaboration, indicating that they will await its decision.

He revealed no additional details about the dinner, noting he has no further information beyond what was reported in the media. The event reportedly featured Melaka PKR chief Adam Adli, Bersatu's information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz, deputy PN chief Ali Mohamad, and Amanah state chief Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat. Melaka PH leader Adly Zahari had earlier hinted at ongoing negotiations with Bersatu for a PH Plus alliance, but PH is also in discussions with the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition and opposition Perikatan Nasional.

BN and PN have been allies in federal politics, while Bersatu was part of PN but has since fallen out of favor. BN and PN secured a substantial victory in the 1 August Negeri Sembilan polls, while Bersatu suffered heavy losses in all contested seats. BN has not confirmed any alliance with PN for the Melaka polls, despite previously stating their cooperation would continue.