Summary
- Barisan Nasional is studying possible cooperation with other political coalitions in Melaka.
- Chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says grassroots views remain mixed.
- Melaka BN chief Ab Rauf Yusoh will determine the state-level position.
- The decision will be finalised by Umno and BN’s central leadership.
- BN won 21 of Melaka’s 28 seats in the 2021 state election.
KUALA LUMPUR, August 24 — Barisan Nasional is conducting a detailed study before deciding whether to cooperate with another political coalition in the upcoming Melaka state election, chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Sunday.
Zahid said grassroots sentiment remained mixed and no final decision had been reached. Melaka BN chairman and Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh has been given the mandate to negotiate possible cooperation.
With any decision to be finalised by Umno and BN leaders at the central level. In the 2021 Melaka election, BN won 21 of 28 seats, while Pakatan Harapan secured five and Perikatan Nasional won two.
