Summary
- Anwar Ibrahim met PH election director Amirudin Shari over the weekend.
- A possible electoral arrangement with BN is among key issues surrounding the Melaka polls.
- Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the meeting but said he was not briefed on its discussions.
- Political alliances remain unsettled as PH, BN and PN prepare for the election.
PUTRAJAYA, August 25 — Pakatan Harapan leaders are stepping up discussions ahead of the Melaka state election as questions remain over possible cooperation with Barisan Nasional.
PH communications director Fahmi Fadzil confirmed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met coalition election director Amirudin Shari on Sunday, but said he was not informed of the details.
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has said there is no automatic arrangement with Perikatan Nasional, leaving Melaka BN chief Ab Rauf Yusoh to negotiate possible cooperation.
Meanwhile, PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has suggested the state election could be held within two months. No formal electoral pact has been announced.
