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

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 after their victory in the Melaka state election. Sanusi, who serves as both PN and PAS election chief, shared his optimism, stating that the majority of voters accepted the collaboration and he hoped for its continuation.

Praising the winning margin, Sanusi said, "Alhamdulillah, we won big, more than before. I hope that is how it will be for the cooperation to continue in the next general election." He mentioned that the election result sent a clear message to the involved parties, as voters assessed the current political situation on their own. When asked about his reduced presence at the Melaka campaign trail, Sanusi explained that he had to focus on preparing the Kedah Budget 2027, which required extensive scrutiny.

Despite the limited time, he assured that others were handling the task with care. In Melaka, BN secured 21 out of 28 state seats, while PAS-led PN captured three, resulting in a two-thirds majority shared between the two factions. Meanwhile, Pakatan Harapan secured four seats. Bersatu, a PN component party, contested the election independently under its own logo following a split with PAS.