Summary
  • Fahmi Fadzil described the reported PH-Bersatu meeting as “just a dinner.”
  • The gathering has fuelled speculation over possible cooperation in the Melaka election.
  • Fahmi said any political arrangement would be decided by PH’s Presidential Council.

PUTRAJAYA, September 30 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil played down speculation surrounding a closed-door dinner involving Pakatan Harapan and Bersatu leaders in Melaka.

Saying he understood it was “just a dinner.” The gathering came as PH and Bersatu explore possible electoral cooperation ahead of the Melaka state election.

Melaka PH had earlier confirmed negotiations with Bersatu and other parties over a potential electoral understanding.   Fahmi said he had limited information about Monday night’s meeting.

And stressed that any decision on political cooperation would ultimately be determined by PH’s Presidential Council.