Melaka Pas confident cooperation with Umno will last beyond three years

MELAKA: Melaka Pas has refuted claims that its partnership with Umno would not extend beyond three years. Commissioner Zulkifli Ismail stated that these remarks were from detractors opposing the unity efforts between the two major parties under Muafakat Melaka. Both Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) are committed to maintaining this cooperation, which is meant to last longer than election cycles.

Zulkifli emphasized that this unity is not a short-term endeavor but a lifelong commitment, speaking at a press conference to unveil PN candidate manifestos for the Melaka election. Attendees included Pas Melaka deputy commissioner I Bakri Jamaluddin and four PN candidates: Michael Gan for Ayer Keroh, Dr Mohd Yadzil Yaakub for Bemban, Rafie Ahmad for Paya Rumput, and Ridzuan Sarif for Bukit Katil.

Zulkifli, also a Jasin MP, addressed remarks made by Bersatu leader Rafizi Ramli, who claimed that history showed Umno and Pas could not share power for more than three years. Rafizi made these comments during a Trak Kancil campaign in Pengkalan Batu the previous night. Zulkifli praised the momentum of the Muafakat Melaka cooperation during the week-long campaign, describing it as very encouraging.

He noted that campaign machinery was functioning well and coordination between BN and PN was at its best. Zulkifli expressed confidence that voter support for Muafakat Melaka would reach its peak in the coming days, with numerous programs planned to garner support across Melaka's 28 constituencies, including simultaneous Blue Wave events and a Munajat program on November 12, concluding with a grand finale ceramah that evening.