We won big’: Sanusi wants PAS-led Perikatan-BN partnership to carry on to GE16

ALOR SETAR, Nov 15 — PAS leader Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor expressed his hope that the partnership between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) would continue into the 16th general election following their victory in the Melaka state election. As the chief election chief for both PN and PAS, Sanusi expressed gratitude for their big win, stating that it surpassed their previous results.

He emphasized that the voter's assessment of the current political landscape played a role in their victory. When questioned about his reduced presence on the election campaign trail, Sanusi clarified that he was preoccupied with preparing the Kedah Budget 2027, which demanded extensive scrutiny. The Melaka election results showed BN securing 21 out of the 28 state seats, while the PAS-led PN won three, together forming a two-thirds majority.

Pakatan Harapan managed to secure four seats. Bersatu, a PN component party, contested the election independently, separate from PN, following a split with PAS.