Melaka Amanah chief denies PH closed door on pact with BN

Melaka Amanah chief Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat has dismissed claims that Pakatan Harapan (PH) has ruled out potential cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN) or other parties ahead of the Melaka polls. Ashraf clarified that Amanah communications director Khalid Samad was merely expressing his own opinion when he suggested PH would not team up with BN for the state election.

According to Utusan Malaysia, PH is maintaining an open door for potential alliances, including with BN and Bersatu. The chief emphasized that discussions with BN are ongoing and will be determined by the national PH leadership, not local Amanah officials. Ashraf noted that Melaka Amanah has previously collaborated with various parties and indicated they would consider terms and conditions if approached by any party.

On Tuesday, Khalid's statement contradicted Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, who affirmed that BN remains open to any party, including PH. Despite initial assurances from BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi that the coalition would ally with PN once more, BN has not yet committed to a specific alliance for the Melaka polls. Bersatu has likewise ruled out cooperation with any party, including PH, in the upcoming elections.