{
  "id": 19522532,
  "title": "BN ready to include PN in Melaka government if coalition wins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/bn-ready-to-include-pn-in-melaka-government-if-coalition-wins",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T16:17:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1575756/bn-ready-include-pn-melaka-government-if-coalition-wins"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MELAKA: Barisan Nasional (BN) is prepared to incorporate Perikatan Nasional (PN) into the state government if the two alliances prevail in the upcoming elections, according to BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid emphasized that the collaboration between the two coalitions should persist beyond the elections, aiming to form a joint state government. Upon November 14, if BN and PN are fortunate enough to secure victory, the Melaka government would also include PN in its formation, he stated. Zahid urged the public to set aside past disagreements and emphasized that their efforts should extend beyond Melaka, as there are larger objectives to achieve. If they achieve a robust majority in the state legislative assembly, especially in the contested seats, it would prove that BN and PN can unite and collaborate towards constructing a new political entity nationally, he added. Speaking at the BN-PN grand finale campaign event in Paya Rumput state constituency, Zahid, who serves as Umno president, highlighted that the cooperation illustrates the two coalitions' desire to put aside their historical political differences for the sake of unity among Muslims. He characterized Melaka as the initial step towards enhanced political cooperation between the two coalitions, potentially expanding to a national scale. Zahid proposed that this broader coalition represents a home for the entire ummah, encompassing shared aspirations without excluding other religions, races, cultures, or languages. He noted that the People's Justice Party (PKR) has shown through its policies its ability to engage with individuals from various religious and ethnic backgrounds.",
  "summary": "TANGGA BATU: Barisan Nasional (BN) is ready to bring Perikatan Nasional (PN) into the Melaka government if the two coalitions win the state election.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}