BN still open to cooperation with PH in Melaka
SHAH ALAM: Barisan Nasional is still open to working with Pakatan Harapan in the Melaka election, says its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Barisan Nasional (BN) remains open to cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the upcoming Melaka state election. BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party had held discussions with other parties, rating the progress of those talks at 9.5 out of 10.
Pakatan Harapan is also open to seeking allies to form a stable government in Melaka. According to Amanah secretary-general Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, the coalition believes that joining forces with allies would be better than going solo. A decision on possible cooperation is expected to be made soon.
In the 2021 state election, BN won 21 of the 28 seats it contested, while PH took five and Perikatan Nasional two. The Election Commission is set to announce the dates for the state polls.
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