Hadi hints at wider BN-PN cooperation after Melaka polls

Cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional could be extended beyond the Melaka polls to the general election, says PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Hadi said both coalitions were committed to smoothing over differences, aligning their electoral machinery, and securing future election victories.

“God willing, it (the cooperation) will continue. We expect things to be better after gaining experience in Johor, Negeri Sembilan, and now, for the third time, in Melaka.

“God willing, this will extend to the federal level and beyond,” he told reporters when he turned up to support the PN candidate during nominations for the Bukit Katil seat at Dewan Tun Ali here this morning.

Asked whether the cooperation would also involve PAS-led states such as Kelantan and Terengganu, Hadi gave a positive indication.

“God willing, there will be cooperation,” he said.

Under the seat arrangement for Melaka, BN is contesting 23 of the 28 state seats, while PAS and its strategic partners are contesting the remaining five.

In the 2021 Melaka election, BN won 21 of the 28 seats, Pakatan Harapan five, and PN two.