Melaka polls: BN should not underestimate PN's strength, says Wawasan

Melaka's Barisan Nasional (BN) must refrain from underestimating Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the state's upcoming polls, according to Wawasan information chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal. The PN coalition possesses a solid voter base in Melaka, which could bolster BN's chances in seats where the party narrowly won in the previous election. Wawasan emphasizes that cooperation between the two coalitions would strengthen their challenge against Pakatan Harapan (PH).

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal stated that BN could also benefit from working together with PN, potentially reducing pressure in the eight to 10 seats where BN's position was less secure in the previous state election. Regarding seat negotiations, the Machang MP affirmed that Wawasan is not seeking a large share and acknowledges Melaka as a BN stronghold. He added that the group is willing to compromise for the sake of Muslim unity.

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal further explained that Wawasan could help narrow the gap between BN and Pas, as several BN seats in the previous election were decided by slim margins of between 300 and 500 votes in closely contested three-way contests. He concluded by noting that Wawasan could extend similar support to BN as PN's secretary-general, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, had suggested.

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal revealed that Wawasan has around 100,000 members nationwide, with at least 1,000 members in each parliamentary constituency in Melaka.