Melaka boleh jadi negeri contoh kerjasama BN-PAS, kata pemimpin Umno

Melaka has the potential to become an example of successful cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and PAS, according to Rais Yasin, the Deputy Chief of Umno in Melaka. Rais believes that both parties can enhance their strengths and support base to increase their chances of winning more seats and increasing voter support during the upcoming PRN on November 14.

The cooperation was formalized after BN and PN agreed on a political understanding to face the upcoming PRN in Melaka, with the support and followers of both parties mobilized to help their respective candidates. Both parties also agreed to provide a joint manifesto for the election. Rais, who is also the deputy chief of BN in Melaka, added that the cooperation could help both parties win more seats, including in the fiercely contested Sungai Udang area.

However, Rais acknowledged that the current contestation is challenging and BN cannot take the success for granted. Rais, who also represents Tangga Batu in Umno and is a former Adun for Paya Rumput, will face three candidates from Bersatu, Abdullah Mahadi and Ridzuan Rahman, in the Sungai Udang constituency. BN won 21 out of 28 DUN seats in Melaka during the 2021 PRN, while Pakatan Harapan (PH) secured five seats and PN two.