PN likely to demand equal share of seats in Melaka polls, says analyst
Political analysts suggest that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition will likely demand an equal share of seats in the upcoming Melaka state elections. This follows their performance in the 2022 general election and a shift in strategy compared to previous state polls.
Why it matters
The seat-sharing negotiations between PN and BN are critical for determining the stability and future political landscape of Melaka's state government.
PN largely made way for BN to contest more seats in Negeri Sembilan, but an analyst expects the PAS-led coalition to demand an equal share at the Melaka polls.
PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional (BN) is likely to demand at least half of the 28 state seats up for grabs when Melaka goes to the polls next, according to an analyst.
Its demand will largely be based on its victory in three of the state’s parliamentary constituencies in the 2022 general election (GE15), Syaza Shukri of the International Islamic University Malaysia told FMT.
BN failed to win any parliamentary seat in Melaka in GE15 despite chalking up a convincing victory in the state election the previous year.
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