Summary
- BN proposes developing Kota Laksamana into Melaka’s state capital.
- BN-PN electoral cooperation draws mixed political reactions.
- PN delays Bersatu disciplinary action until after polling.
MELAKA, November 9 — Melaka’s election campaign intensified as caretaker Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh proposed transforming Kota Laksamana into the state capital.
The proposed five-year development plan includes commercial, healthcare, residential and tourism projects. Khairy Jamaluddin urged BN supporters to back PAS candidates.
While PH’s Adly Zahari questioned whether voters would follow. PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar postponed disciplinary decisions involving Bersatu until after polling.
He also announced plans to appoint a Chinese Gerakan representative to Terengganu’s assembly. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Najib Razak’s conditional pardon had not affected BN-PH relations.
