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UMNO will initiate formal discussions on potential electoral cooperation for the Melaka state election following the dissolution of the state assembly, President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced.
Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has received full negotiating powers from Barisan Nasional to strike cooperation deals with political coalitions before the state election, with Ahmad Zahid urging smooth discussions.
PKR is engaged in preliminary discussions with multiple political parties, including Barisan Nasional, ahead of the forthcoming Melaka election, party information chief Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil confirmed.
Melaka Pakatan Harapan has indicated openness to political negotiations with other parties for the upcoming state election, whilst maintaining focus on internal preparations. The coalition aims to expand beyond its current five state legislative assembly seats.
Barisan Nasional has signalled openness to negotiations with Perikatan Nasional regarding electoral cooperation in the forthcoming Melaka state election, according to party leadership.
Perikatan Nasional has agreed to hand the Menteri Besar post in Negeri Sembilan to Barisan Nasional if their electoral pact emerges victorious, according to state Umno leadership.