Pas, Umno expected to finalise Melaka seat allocation within two days
KOTA BARU: Pas and Umno are expected to finalise seat allocations for the Melaka election within the next two days, with discussions focusing on the remaining seats.
KOTA BARU: The political parties are expected to finalize the Melaka election seat allocations within two days, with discussions centered around the remaining seats. Pas vice-president, Datuk Mohd Amar Abdullah, stated that the party would prioritize Umno due to the state's strong Umno presence. Amar emphasized that Pas respects Umno's position in Melaka, a stronghold of the latter party, which currently holds 21 seats in the state.
The current BN allocation of 21 seats in Melaka will remain unchanged, though seat swaps could still be contemplated during the final stages of negotiations. Umno has expressed willingness to engage in further discussions on potential seat exchanges. Pas remains optimistic about its chances in the seven contested seats, expecting to secure at least four.
A special committee is currently discussing the remaining allocations, with negotiations focused on finalizing the seats. BN chairman, Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, affirmed that the coalition will defend all 21 seats it won in the previous Melaka election but remains open to negotiations over the remaining seven seats.
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