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Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the coalition remains open to negotiating seat allocations for the Melaka State Election, including potential seat exchanges, as long as discussions are conducted with integrity.
Kedah Umno's information chief cautions that relying on outdated electoral data to negotiate seat-sharing arrangements between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional overlooks rapid changes in voter behaviour and political dynamics.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has stressed that grassroots division leaders' positions on electoral seat allocations stemming from the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional understanding deserve consideration in future negotiations.
Umno division leaders in Negeri Sembilan have expressed dissatisfaction with the allocation of 11 state seats to PN, particularly criticising the decision to award four seats to newcomer Wawasan despite its first election contest.
Barisan Nasional is poised to abandon its traditional seat allocation approach for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, according to BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who cited significant demographic changes.
PAS President Sanusi has clarified that the Islamic party's seat-selection strategy is anchored on analysing voter demographics and local support networks, dismissing suggestions that strategic decisions stem from apprehension about facing rival parties in constituencies.