{
  "id": 426453,
  "title": "BN-PN akan runding PRN Melaka tanpa Bersatu, kata Takiyuddin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/bn-pn-akan-runding-prn-melaka-tanpa-bersatu-kata-takiyuddin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T01:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/10/bn-pn-akan-runding-prn-melaka-tanpa-bersatu-kata-takiyuddin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Perikatan Nasional (PN) will hold discussions with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the PRN Melaka without involving Bersatu, according to PN's Deputy Chief, Takiyuddin Hassan. The talks have not commenced yet, but the plan is to initiate them soon, as per Berita Harian after the recent PAS National Assembly meeting in Kota Bharu. The discussions could differ from those in Negeri Sembilan due to the varying constituencies and parliamentary seats in Melaka. For instance, PN does not have any seats in the Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN), but it does have parliamentary seats, which will be considered in the talks. The potential number of seats, including the DUN seat held by a PAS Adun, will also be discussed. PAS President Hadi Awang previously claimed that Bersatu has automatically left PN after announcing the formation of a new coalition, but PN Chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar clarified that Bersatu is still a constituent part of PN. Asked about Pakatan Harapan (PH) reportedly holding informal talks with BN in Melaka, Takiyuddin stated that he has no information on the matter and it has not emerged yet. He added that we do not know if it is true or not, and only Umno can confirm it. If Umno says it is true, we will think about it later. It could also be a political gimmick. Earlier, PH's Communication Chief Fahmi Fadzil reportedly said that the alliance has held several discussions with BN on the possibility of cooperation for the PRN Melaka. PKR's Melaka chief, Adam Adli Abd Halim, had spoken directly with BN's state chief, Ab Rauf Yusof, to discuss the constituency allocation for the PRN. Takiyuddin noted that Bersatu has the right to raise any objections to the Joint Registrar of Unions (JPPM) and PN will clarify if called upon. PAS is a member of PN and will utilize PN for the coalition parties, as per the claims made by Bersatu's Chief Spokesperson, Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz, that PAS is using PN for its political convenience, including unilateral denial of member parties' rights and alleged violation of PN's constitution.",
  "summary": "Setiausaha Agung PN Takiyuddin Hassan berkata rundingan belum bermula, tetapi akan diadakan dalam waktu terdekat.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PN-BN talks on Melaka polls will exclude Bersatu, says Takiyuddin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/pn-bn-talks-on-melaka-polls-will-exclude-bersatu-says-takiyuddin",
        "published": "2026-08-10T00:54:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}