BN to announce Melaka election partners after Oct 7
SHAH ALAM: Barisan Nasional will announce its choice of partners for the Melaka election after the Election Commission’s announcement on Oct 7, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
Barisan Nasional (BN) will announce its partners for the Melaka election after the Election Commission's announcement on October 7, according to BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said BN has held discussions with other parties but a decision has yet to be made.
Pakatan Harapan (PH) is also open to seeking allies to form a stable government in Melaka. Amanah secretary-general Muhammad Faiz Fadzil said it would be better for PH to find partners who could work together to establish a stable state government. A decision on possible cooperation is expected to be made soon.
The Election Commission is set to announce the dates for the Melaka state polls on October 7. In the 2021 state election, BN won 21 of the 28 seats contested, while PH took five and Perikatan Nasional two.
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