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

The Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition remains open to discussions with Pakatan Harapan (PH) regarding a potential alliance for the upcoming Melaka state polls, according to Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. Despite a previous statement by WH indicating that an alliance was no longer an option, Dusuki clarified that BN's doors are open to all parties for the state election.

However, he emphasized that PH cannot be forced to agree on an alliance, noting that the right to choose is theirs. Dusuki further stated that BN is currently in talks with possible allies, but no formal alliance has been established yet. The Election Commission has not yet announced the dates for the state election, so a decision might still be pending.

Recently, Amanah communications director Khalid Samad affirmed PH's stance, stating that the coalition is open to working with any party except BN and Perikatan Nasional. Previously, PH communications director Fahmi Fadzil had mentioned that the coalition's presidential council would make the final decision on any political cooperation.