Ayer Keroh kekal milik DAP, tiada pertukaran kerusi PH, kata Azman

PKR Deputy Chief Azman Abidin stated that the official announcement of the division of PRN Melaka seats will be made by the top PH leadership. (Picture Bernama) Pahang-based journalist Azman Abidin said that the decision was reached during discussions with PH Melaka leadership, denying allegations that PKR intended to take over the DAP seat.

"Possible media reports claiming PKR leading in Ayer Keroh are based on a misunderstanding. The statement about the DUN Ayer Keroh refers to seats expected to be won by PH components, not PKR specifically," he told FMT. Azman, who also leads PKR at the national level, said his party is projected to win between seven and eight seats, including Paya Rumput, Rembia, Machap, Lendu, and Klebang.

However, he emphasized that the formal division of seats will be announced by the top PH leadership. He also stressed the harmonious relationship between PH component parties, with all parties moving as a team to face the PRN Melaka election. Earlier, DAP Melaka leader Kerk Chee Yee questioned why a PKR leader insisted on the party contesting in Ayer Keroh, a DAP stronghold.

Kerk, who has been representing Ayer Keroh in the Dewan Rakyat since 2018 until the Dewan was dissolved a month ago, said the discussion on seat division for PH Melaka had concluded. This followed media reports of Azman's statement that PKR was targeting eight seats in the PRN Melaka, including Ayer Keroh.