PAS poised to contest Merlimau, says insider
PAS is reportedly set to contest the Merlimau state seat in the upcoming Melaka polls, with Barisan Nasional allegedly agreeing to step aside. The move follows hints from incumbent Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh that he may seek a different constituency.
Why it matters
This development signals potential shifts in political alliances and seat distribution ahead of the Melaka state election.
MELAKA: PAS is poised to contest Merlimau, with a party insider claiming Barisan Nasional has agreed to make way for its party's Melaka commissioner, Zulkifli Ismail.
The insider said Zulkifli, who is currently the MP for Jasin, would contest the state seat held by Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh in the upcoming Melaka polls.
Merlimau falls within the Jasin parliamentary constituency.
“Yes, it’s true Ustaz Tuan Zulkifli is the candidate for Merlimau.
“Wait for Oct 31 for nomination, Bro,” he said when contacted by The Star on Thursday (Oct 15).
Asked whether Dr Muhamad Akmal was agreeable to Barisan giving way to PAS in his constituency, the insider replied: “Yes".
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