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Perikatan Nasional's secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has announced that forthcoming talks between PN and BN regarding the Melaka state elections will proceed without Bersatu's involvement, though detailed discussions remain pending.
The opposition leader in Melaka has indicated that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional are likely to commence discussions regarding a possible electoral arrangement for the state election in the coming weeks.
The PBM president expresses confidence that a BN-PN electoral alliance would command enough parliamentary seats to govern independently in GE16, diminishing the political leverage currently held by East Malaysian parties.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled that any proposed alliance between Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional must proceed through official channels to carry legitimate weight in Malaysia's fractious political landscape.
Senior Umno figures in Negeri Sembilan are voicing frustration after Perikatan Nasional secures 11 state seats in the coalition arrangement, particularly irking party members who question Wawasan's entitlement to four seats in its debut election.