Melaka polls: BN pushes alliance talks to next week, says no preferred partner yet
MELAKA, Oct 1 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has postponed talks with potential political partners for the Melaka state e...
In Melaka, the Barisan Nasional (BN) government has postponed political alliance discussions for the upcoming state election until the following week, according to Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, the state coalition chairman. No specific partner has been identified yet. Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki confirmed that any party would be invited to negotiate, expressing hope for a swift resolution.
BN will evaluate potential partnerships based on the benefits or drawbacks they offer. The final decision will be made by the Umno supreme council. This postponement follows earlier announcements by BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who revealed separate meetings with two groups to discuss cooperation ahead of the Melaka state election.
The state assembly, consisting of 28 seats, was dissolved on September 23, triggering the election, which must be held within 60 days, by November 22. The Election Commission is set to meet on October 7 to determine the election process. Ab Rauf emphasized the open approach of BN, allowing any party to join or decline the invitation, but noted that the final decision rests with the PH presidential council.
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