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Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional have not yet begun formal negotiations regarding potential cooperation in the upcoming Melaka state election, according to PKR's state leadership.
Pakatan Harapan has expressed optimism about Barisan Nasional's willingness to negotiate seat distribution for the upcoming Melaka state election, with both coalitions indicating flexibility in pre-election discussions.
PAS president Tuan Ibrahim has signalled the party's readiness to explore expanding the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional cooperation framework beyond current arrangements, potentially extending to Melaka and federal-level politics.
Umno vice-president Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has ruled out imminent discussions between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional regarding the next general election, stating that strengthening the newly formed Negeri Sembilan state administration takes precedence.
BN chairman Zahid says his coalition and PN can reconcile their election manifestos if voters grant either group a governing mandate, pointing to convergent policy objectives.
Umno and PAS are exploring renewed partnership despite fractured history, according to senior party figures. The move reflects both coalitions' immediate political objectives, including Zahid's prime ministerial aspirations.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has rejected claims by Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin that coalition talks with PAS and Barisan Nasional were unauthorised, asserting he had given explicit approval for negotiations.
Perikatan Nasional has rejected claims by Bersatu that the coalition's seat negotiation discussions were postponed because PAS sought cooperation with Barisan Nasional.