PH has not spelt out details of support for Melaka polls, says Bersatu

Pakatan Harapan (PH) and its former component, Bersatu, have agreed to support each other in the upcoming Melaka state elections, despite facing each other in three contested seats. However, PH has not specified the terms of the support it will provide to Bersatu candidates, according to Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz.

Bersatu's information chief stated that the party is willing to accept any form of assistance, as long as it does not compromise their principles. He mentioned that Bersatu remains part of Perikatan Nasional (PN) but has entered into an agreement with PH for the Melaka polls. The two parties will be competing against each other in Ayer Keroh, Kelebang, and Pengkalan Batu, while PH has allowed Bersatu to contest in Bemban and Sungai Udang, which Bersatu won in 2021 under the PN banner.

Bersatu aims to increase its number of opposition assemblymen in Melaka, which would strengthen checks and balances, according to Tun Faisal. He acknowledged that Barisan Nasional (BN) is in a strong position following the 2021 election, where the Umno-led coalition won 21 of the 28 state seats. This dominance could potentially marginalize the interests of certain segments of the population, according to Tun Faisal.