DAP Melaka tegas PH tanding solo, bercanggah pendirian PKR

DAP Melaka firmly asserts that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) will contest the Melaka PRN on November 14 independently, contrasting with PKR's stance that cooperation remains open. Khoo Poay Tiong, the DAP Melaka chief, stated that all three PH components in the state have reached an agreement to contest without partnering with other parties, with DAP targeting eight seats.

He acknowledged the intense competition PH will face, especially if 'blue-green' political cooperation between the Barisan Nasional (BN) and PAS emerges during the PRN in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, which also affects Melaka. "We acknowledge it is not easy, but we will fight tooth and nail and do our best," Khoo said. However, PKR's deputy chairman in Melaka, Adam Adli, said no decision has been made regarding cooperation with other parties in the elections, as any understanding must receive the unanimous approval of PH.

According to him, PH remains open to discussing with any party, but readiness for conversation does not mean cooperation is already finalized. "Discussing means any party can invite us to hold a meeting. There is no reason why parties cannot communicate, but all decisions will be made together as PH," he added. The differing stance reflects the contrasting views among PH leaders on the possibility of cooperation with other parties in the Melaka PRN.

PH General Secretary Amirudin Shari reiterated the open-ended nature of the alliance for forming election cooperation, even though Khoo earlier said PH would contest independently. Amirudin reportedly said PH is ready to face various possibilities, whether contesting alone, cooperating with other parties, or joining a larger alliance.

He stated that the final decision rests with the PH Presidential Council, which is still considering the possibility of holding talks with the BN. PH is also suspected of having potential cooperation with Bersatu after both national leaders attending a dinner meeting, but the DAP chief did not attend. Meanwhile, BN expressed willingness to discuss with any party that could potentially become a partner, although the DAP leader had previously announced a desire for cooperation with the Perikatan Nasional (PN) following their win in Negeri Sembilan elections last month.