PN banks on local, professional candidates for Melaka polls
KOTA BARU: Perikatan Nasional is confident that its candidates for the Melaka election, scheduled to be announced tonight, can secure voters' support.
Kota Baru - Perikatan Nasional (PN) is optimistic about its prospects in the upcoming Melaka election, set to be announced tonight. According to PN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, the party's candidate list will feature a mix of locals and professionals who are actively engaged in community work. These candidates are well-known and respected figures in the community.
Tuan Ibrahim emphasized that he hopes PN's candidates will gain the backing of voters in Melaka. As for which party is expected to secure the most seats in the state legislative assembly, Tuan Ibrahim stated that the party breakdown would only be confirmed following tonight's official announcement. Earlier reports indicated that Barisan Nasional's chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, had confirmed negotiations with Pas for BN to contest 21 state seats, while Pas and its allies will contest seven.
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