PRN Melaka: Di belakang tabir sudah ada formula, kata penganalisis

Analysts suggest that Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan (PH) already have a formula behind the scenes as they navigate the uncertain path towards PRN Melaka. Syaza Shukri, from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, believes that both PH and BN may view the tight and difficult-to-read competition in Melaka as an opportunity to leverage the open discussion of rundingan. The analysts propose that the open statement by PH to keep rundingan open might be part of their strategic leverage during the negotiation.

There is also a possibility that all parties are using the statement that rundingan is still open as a tactic to gain an advantage. However, Syaza Shukri believes that a formula might exist behind the scenes, according to the source. Azmi Hassan, a professor, also mentioned the PH's lunch meeting with Bersatu, which could provide insights into their strategy.

PH Secretary-General Amiruddin Shari's statement remains ambiguous, leaving room for negotiation with BN and Bersatu, which might be a strategy to pressure PAS to accept the cooperation proposal with BN.

The difference in statements between Amiruddin and Amanah Khalid Samad's communication director may be attributed to Umno's strategy to weaken PAS's acceptance of the cooperation proposal with BN. BN Melaka's Pengerusi Ab Rauf Yusoh stated that the discussion should have occurred this week, but is now postponed to the previous week. Azmi Hassan emphasized that Umno might want to demonstrate the existence of other options for cooperation, besides PAS, to face PRN Melaka.

The situation is causing Amanah to be cautious about the potential cooperation between PH and BN, as Umno's strength lies in the predominantly Malay areas, which are targeted by Amanah.