Bersatu targets up to 10 seats in Melaka state election bid

Bersatu's information chief for Melaka, Hishamuddin Abdul Karim, has signaled the party's ambitions to field candidates across a significant portion of the state legislature, as political parties gear up for fresh elections in the southern state.

The party is prioritizing efforts to defend Bemban and Sungai Udang, both of which it secured during the 2021 state election. These seats represent key battlegrounds as Bersatu seeks to consolidate its presence in Melaka's political landscape.

The push reflects broader jockeying among coalition partners as they prepare for electoral contests across Malaysia's states. Bersatu's performance in Melaka during the previous election demonstrated the party's ability to gain traction in the state, though it remains part of a larger political coalition.

With candidate selection processes underway across numerous parties, the competition for viable seats has intensified. Bersatu's target of up to 10 seats would represent a substantial increase from its current footprint if achieved in the forthcoming election.