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Pakatan Harapan will consider political cooperation with rival parties if discussions prioritize national stability and the public's wellbeing, a senior PH leader said, though no concrete talks with Bersatu are underway.
PKR is actively engaging in pre-election talks with all interested parties, including rival Barisan Nasional, ahead of the Melaka state polls, according to party information chief Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
Perikatan Nasional has signalled openness to negotiations with Barisan Nasional over the upcoming Melaka state election, with PN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar expressing confidence in their combined electoral prospects.
Melaka's Pakatan Harapan leadership has indicated willingness to negotiate with other political parties for the forthcoming state election, while setting ambitious targets to increase its representation beyond the five state assembly seats it currently holds.
A Melaka opposition leader has signalled that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional are likely to enter talks soon regarding electoral arrangements for the state, suggesting behind-the-scenes coalition manoeuvring.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly rejected suggestions that Barisan Nasional leaders met with Perikatan Nasional, GPS, and GRS, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the current unity administration.
PAS has indicated flexibility over the menteri besar position in Negri Sembilan, expressing readiness to nominate an Umno candidate if the two parties reach a seat-sharing agreement before the August 1 state election.