PN-BN seat allocation for Melaka polls based on incumbency

KOTA BARU: The distribution of seats between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) in the upcoming Melaka state election will be determined based on the concept of incumbency. This approach, which prioritizes the representation of the sitting representative, has been agreed upon by all coalition parties.

According to PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, this method is consistent with what has been utilized in other states in the past. In the 2018 elections, for instance, in Kelantan, Pas and Perikatan Nasional (PN) secured 42 out of the 45 seats, thereby establishing them as incumbents. Similarly, in Terengganu, Pas and PN held all 28 seats, solidifying their incumbency status.

Hassan revealed that Umno is the incumbent in 21 seats, specifically in Melaka. Consequently, understanding the allocation in Melaka requires recognizing that Umno holds the majority of these seats. The current situation emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of the incumbency concept in the context of the Melaka state election.