BN’s door still open, PH told after rejecting Melaka polls pact
Umno secretary-general says PH can't be forced to agree on an alliance, but BN remains open to negotiations.
Barisan Nasional (BN) remains open to discussions with Pakatan Harapan (PH) regarding a potential pact for the upcoming Melaka polls, according to Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. This comes after Umno leader who previously stated that an alliance was off the table. Dusuki clarified that while PH cannot be forced to agree to such an alliance, BN's doors are open to all parties interested in cooperating for the state election.
He emphasized that if PH chooses not to cooperate, it is their decision, and BN cannot compel them to do so. However, he reiterated that BN is actively in talks with potential allies, but no formal alliance has been established yet. The Election Commission has yet to announce the dates for the Melaka polls, leaving the possibility of negotiations open until then.
Pakatan Harapan (PH) previously stated that they would not join forces with either BN or Perikatan Nasional for the Melaka polls, leaving the final decision on political cooperation to their presidential council.
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