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PN's secretary-general has confirmed that upcoming coalition negotiations between PN and BN regarding Melaka's electoral arrangements will deliberately exclude Bersatu from the discussions.
PKR information chief Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has disclosed that his party is engaged in discussions with all parties ahead of the Melaka election, signalling potential coalition negotiations.
Perikatan Nasional's leadership has indicated it would welcome discussions with Barisan Nasional regarding the upcoming Melaka state election, provided talks occur before assembly dissolution.
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Melaka's Barisan Nasional leadership has signalled flexibility in forging electoral alliances for the upcoming state election, welcoming negotiations with any interested party under a BN Plus framework, mirroring the coalition's recent success in Negeri Sembilan.
Barisan Nasional has expressed openness to negotiating an expanded electoral pact with Perikatan Nasional for the forthcoming Melaka election, signalling potential coalition flexibility in the state.
UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has sought to reassure Chinese and Indian communities that their interests will be protected amid growing cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.
Perikatan Nasional has rejected Bersatu's assertion that PN's Seat Negotiation Committee meeting was postponed due to PAS pursuing separate political engagement with Barisan Nasional, escalating internal coalition discord.
Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied that the party has reached any formal understanding with Pas over seat allocations for the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election.