Door still open for BN in Melaka polls, says Amirudin

PETALING JAYA: The opposition party Pakatan Harapan remains open to partnering with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the upcoming Melaka elections, despite recent claims to the contrary. The party's election director, Amirudin Shari, emphasized that the coalition is focused on winning the election, promoting political stability, and addressing the needs of the public when considering electoral pacts.

Shari stated that the "door is still open" for negotiations, noting that discussions have taken place with all major parties, including BN, Perikatan Nasional, and Bersatu. While acknowledging mixed responses from leaders, Shari expressed the party's commitment to reaching an "amicable solution." Amanah communications director Khalid Samad had previously suggested that PH was willing to work with any party except BN and PN, but Melaka Amanah chief Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat refuted these claims, stating that PH is keeping the door open to the possibility of an alliance with BN or Bersatu.

Meanwhile, the BN has not committed to an alliance with any party for the Melaka polls, and Bersatu has explicitly ruled out cooperation with any party, including PH.