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BN, PN to begin talks soon on electoral pact for Melaka polls, following Negeri Sembilan victory
SG🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 hr. ago

BN, PN to begin talks soon on electoral pact for Melaka polls, following Negeri Sembilan victory

Malaysia's Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are set to discuss forming an electoral alliance for the upcoming Melaka state election, scheduled by February 2027. This follows their joint victory in the August 2026 Negeri Sembilan state election, where they captured 25 of 36 seats, building on their earlier success in the Johor state election. Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh, representing BN, stated that his coalition is open to negotiating with other parties under a 'BN Plus' framework, though no formal agreement has been reached yet. PN's opposition leader Mohd Yadzil Yaakub indicated optimism about potential cooperation between BN and PN, citing voter support for collaboration based on recent election outcomes.

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BN, PN to begin talks soon on electoral pact for Melaka polls, following Negeri Sembilan victory

Malaysia's Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are set to discuss forming an electoral alliance for the upcoming Melaka state election, scheduled by February 2027. This follows their joint victory in the August 2026 Negeri Sembilan state election, where they captured 25 of 36 seats, building on their earlier success in the Johor state election. Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh, representing BN, stated that his coalition is open to negotiating with other parties under a 'BN Plus' framework, though no formal agreement has been reached yet. PN's opposition leader Mohd Yadzil Yaakub indicated optimism about potential cooperation between BN and PN, citing voter support for collaboration based on recent election outcomes.

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