PN to contest Melaka election using own logo
KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional will contest the Melaka election under the coalition’s own logo, with its candidates to be announced on Oct 29.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) plans to contest the Melaka election using its own logo, with candidates to be announced on October 29. The coalition is willing to allow Bersatu to contest under its own logo, per Clause 16 of PN's constitution, provided they are permitted by the necessary authorities. However, the number of seats to be contested and the final list of candidates have yet to be determined.
PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan made these remarks after a PN emergency supreme council meeting. It was reported that PN had resumed regular operations following a stay by the Kuala Lumpur High Court against the Registrar of Societies' suspension and deregistration of the coalition. The High Court stayed the Registrar's decision on October 22, pending the outcome of PN's judicial review.
The Election Commission has set the nomination deadline for October 31, early voting on November 10, and polling day for November 14 in the 16th Melaka state election, following the dissolution of the state assembly on September 23. In the 2021 Melaka election, Barisan Nasional secured 21 out of the 28 seats, while Pakatan Harapan won five and PN two.
Earlier, Takiyuddin had stated that PN would ensure its candidates in Melaka do not face off against those nominated by Barisan Nasional.
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