Melaka Amanah chief denies PH closed door on pact with BN

Melaka Amanah chief Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat dismissed claims that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition has ruled out working with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the upcoming Melaka elections. According to Utusan Malaysia, Amanah communications director Khalid Samad was merely expressing his personal opinion when he stated that PH would not align with BN for the state election.

Ashraf clarified that PH is still considering the possibility of an alliance, which could include BN or Bersatu. He stated that the final decision regarding potential partnerships will be made by the national PH leadership, not by the state Amanah. The chief emphasized that Melaka Amanah has collaborated with all major political parties in the past and would not be reluctant to work with any party that expresses interest.

On Tuesday, Khalid had previously told reporters that PH is open to forming a coalition with any party except BN and Perikatan Nasional (PN). Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki responded by reaffirming that BN's doors are open to all parties, including PH. However, despite this, BN has not committed to an alliance with any party for the Melaka polls. The BN-PN alliance had secured a two-thirds majority in the Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1st.

Separately, Bersatu has announced that it will not engage in any collaboration with any party, including PH, in the Melaka elections.