BN to announce Malacca polls partner after Oct 7, says Zahid
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BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the coalition will finalize its electoral partner for the upcoming Malacca state election after the Election Commission releases key dates on October 7. Negotiations are reportedly near completion, and BN remains open to PAS using its own party logo.
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News ✕ BN to announce Malacca polls partner after Oct 7, says Zahid Shakira Buang Published: Oct 4, 2026 8:29 PM BN is expected to announce its electoral partner for the upcoming Malacca state election after the Election Commission unveils the key dates on Oct 7, coalition chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
Zahid, who is also Umno president, said BN had held discussions with both sides and would finalise its cooperation after the EC’s announcement.
BN is expected to announce its electoral partner for the upcoming Malacca state election after the Election Commission unveils the key dates on Oct 7.
Its chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition had held discussions with both sides and would finalise its cooperation after the EC’s announcement.
The Malacca state assembly was dissolved on Sept 23.
“We have actually held discussions with both.
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