BN’s door still open, PH told after rejecting Melaka polls pact

The political landscape ahead of the 16th Melaka state election is undergoing intensifying negotiations as both Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) explore broader cooperation. BN is pursuing its BN Plus formula, while PH is working on its PH Plus strategy. BN chairman Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has arranged separate meetings with two political groups, but Ab Rauf Yusoh, Melaka BN chairman, confirmed no meetings took place at Menara Dato Onn.

PH, led by Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari, is finalising negotiations with parties sharing similar aspirations, including Bersatu. While PH communications director Fahmi Fadzil stated the gathering was merely a dinner and not an official political negotiation with Bersatu, the presence of leaders from parties outside PH at such meetings suggests that the possibility of new political alignments remains open.

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