BN’s door still open, PH told after rejecting Melaka polls pact
Barisan Nasional (BN) remains open to forming political alliances for the upcoming Melaka state elections, despite Pakatan Harapan (PH) rejecting a potential pact. Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated that while they cannot force cooperation, their doors remain open to all parties.
Why it matters
This reflects the fluid and competitive nature of Malaysian state politics as parties maneuver for coalition advantages.
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said BN is still in discussions with possible allies, with no formal alliance formed yet.
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) remains open to negotiations with Pakatan Harapan (PH) on a pact for the Melaka polls, despite a coalition leader saying yesterday that an alliance was off the table.
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said PH could not be forced to agree on an alliance but BN's doors were open to all parties for the state election.
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