Umno-Pas cooperation finally takes shape in Melaka after five years, says Khaled

Melaka: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has revealed that his party is finally committed to the long-awaited cooperation with Pas for the upcoming state election. Khaled emphasized that this cooperation is crucial for testing a new political formula ahead of the next general election. This development, which was delayed for five years, signifies the importance of uniting the Malay community and securing victory for Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Rais Yasin in the Sungai Udang state seat.

The cooperation aims to forge a formula that will be adopted in the general election, according to Khaled, who was present in a speech alongside Rais ahead of the nomination center at the Malaysian Volunteer Corps Training Academy in Sungai Udang. Other prominent figures, including Pas vice-president Datuk Idris Ahmad and Umno Supreme Council members, were also in attendance.

Khaled stressed that unity among Malays is vital for political stability and consensus, benefiting all communities. In an interesting twist, Umno pledged its support to the Pas candidate in Paya Rumput, while Pas reciprocated by backing Umno's candidate in Sungai Udang. Khaled expressed hope that this cooperation would secure all four state seats in the Tangga Batu parliamentary constituency, where the Sungai Udang seat is currently contested by three parties: BN's Rais, Bersatu's Abdullah Mahadi, and Parti Bersama Malaysia's Mohd Ridzuan Abdul Rahman.