No pacts for Melaka election, not even with PH, says Bersatu

Bersatu, the opposition party in Malaysia, has announced that it will not enter into any pacts or agreements with political parties, including Pakatan Harapan (PH), for the upcoming Melaka state election. This stance was stated by Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali, who also emphasized that the party will contest the election independently, using its own logo and machinery.

Azmin clarified that Bersatu is currently reviewing election preparations in several target areas and is drawing up a strategy to ensure a successful contest. He further distanced the party from a meeting held on September 28 between several senior Bersatu and PH leaders in Melaka. Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz and other key officials attended the dinner, but Azmin insisted that the gathering was purely personal and had no bearing on the party's official position.

Prior to the meeting, Bersatu leaders were reportedly attending a closed-door dinner at a hotel in Melaka, leading to speculation about possible cooperation ahead of the state polls. Bersatu's information chief, Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz, was among those present at the event, as reported by Sinar Harian.

Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari had earlier indicated that the state chapter was finalizing negotiations with parties that shared similar aspirations, including Bersatu, to form a PH Plus alliance for the state election. However, PH communications director Khalid Samad later clarified that the party would not team up with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the state polls.