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Zahid eyes BN-PN sweep in Melaka, calls for 'blue wave'

AYER KEROH: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed confidence that the BN-Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance can secure all 28 Melaka state seats, urging voters to turn their support into a “blue wave” when polls open this Saturday.

Zahid eyes BN-PN sweep in Melaka, calls for 'blue wave'

AYER KEROH: National Front (BN) chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is optimistic that the BN-Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance can win every one of the 28 seats in the Melaka state election. Addressing an event at the Melaka International Trade Centre, Zahid urged voters to support the alliance, likening it to a "blue wave" akin to the sky's brightness.

The BN-PN coalition comprises 23 contested seats, while the opposition's Pakatan Harapan fields candidates for 24, and smaller parties contest 16. Zahid announced that the campaign period would soon conclude, with only 72 hours remaining before the polls open. He thanked all parties for adhering to ethical campaign practices, expressing hope for a peaceful election.

BN and PN have presented a 113-point election manifesto, catering to various demographics, and Zahid called on voters to trust their BN candidates.

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