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Melaka polls: Barisan to contest 21 seats after finalising talks with PAS, says Zahid

Published on 22 Oct 2026 12:23:19 PM

Barisan Nasional will contest 21 seats while PAS and its allies will contest seven in next month’s Melaka state election, following the finalisation of negotiations between the parties.

Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition would use its own logo in the election, while the decision on the logo to be used by PAS and its allies would be left to their leadership.

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Barisan Nasional will contest 21 seats while PAS and its allies will contest seven in next month’s Melaka state election, following the finalisation of negotiations between the parties.

Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition would use its own logo in the election, while the decision on the logo to be used by PAS and its allies would be left to their leadership.

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