Melaka polls: BN-PN cooperation could deliver 25 seats, says Jalaluddin

In the lead-up to the Melaka state election, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, an Umno Supreme Council member, has indicated that a cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) could result in securing at least 25 of the 28 seats. Jalaluddin expressed his confidence in this collaboration following BN's recent electoral successes in Johor and Negri Sembilan.

He further explained that the understanding between BN and PN has been eagerly awaited by the Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities, as well as those seeking political and administrative stability.

Jalaluddin emphasized the importance of this cooperation, stating that it would create a stronger force to administer the state or federal government. He also mentioned that BN's electoral successes in recent years have bolstered his confidence in the potential success of this partnership in Melaka. Regarding the mobilization efforts, Jalaluddin revealed that all eight Umno divisions in Negri Sembilan have been deployed to assist BN in three state constituencies, namely Taboh Naning, Ayer Limau, and Lendu.

He highlighted that the Wanita, Youth, and Puteri wings have been tasked with providing comprehensive support for the campaign in these constituencies.

Furthermore, Jalaluddin explained that it is customary for Umno divisions in states conducting elections to assist their counterparts in states holding state elections or by-elections, as instructed by the party president. He assured the public that the number of party machinery members deployed to support the campaign in the three constituencies has been steadily increasing since the initial stages of the campaign.

The mobilization efforts will continue until polling day to ensure the three constituencies receive adequate campaign support. Ultimately, Jalaluddin expressed his optimism that BN would maintain dominance in all three state constituencies.