Melaka polls: BN-PN cooperation to build ‘new home’ at national level - Zahid
He gave assurance that PN would be involved in the formation of the Melaka state government if the two coalitions secured the mandate to govern after the election.
PAYA RUMPUT – The cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the 16th Melaka state election could serve as a blueprint for both coalitions to establish a broader political alliance at the national level.
BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a convincing majority for the two coalitions in the Nov 14 polls would demonstrate their readiness to move forward together and potentially lay the groundwork for what he described as a “new home” at the national level.
However, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the proposed cooperation was not intended to undermine or belittle any other political party.
"Therefore, this is a reflection that BN and PN will reach an agreement to move forward together and InsyaAllah, we will cross the bridge to build a new home at the national level.
"This ‘big house’ is a home that we are building for the entire ‘ummah’. It is intended to unite our way of thinking without sidelining other religions, races, cultures and languages," he said at the BN-PN Grand Finale ceramah at Kampung Krubong, here, last night.
He added that the previous electoral defeats experienced by BN and Pas had provided important lessons, prompting both parties to strengthen their relationship and develop a stronger sense of unity.
He said the cooperation had already produced positive outcomes in several states, including the formation of the government in Negeri Sembilan.
Zahid also gave an assurance that PN would be involved in the formation of the Melaka state government if the two coalitions secured the mandate to govern after the election.
"After Nov 14, should our alliance secure a win, we intend to include our partner parties in forming the new administration," he said.
The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka state election, following the dissolution of the 28-seat State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23.
Nomination day was held on Oct 31, while early voting took place on Nov 10. The 14-day campaigning period will end at 11.59pm on Nov 13.
A total of 79 candidates are contesting all 28 state constituencies, with a coalition requiring at least 15 seats to secure a simple majority and form the state government.
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