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BN to allocate appointed assemblymen posts to PAS, claims DAP Melaka chief
The DAP's Melaka chairman has alleged that the Barisan Nasional leadership is using appointed state assembly seats as a negotiating tool in talks with PAS. Khoo Poay Tiong claimed that BN Melaka chief Ab Rauf Yusoh is leveraging these positions in discussions between the two coalitions.
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DAP Melaka chairman Khoo Poay Tiong has accused the Barisan Nasional of deploying appointed state assembly positions as a bargaining chip in negotiations with PAS, marking a fresh point of contention in Malaysian coalition politics.
According to Khoo, BN Melaka chief Ab Rauf Yusoh is using the allocated seats for appointed assemblymen to strengthen the party's hand in ongoing talks with the Islamist party. The allegation suggests potential realignment efforts within Melaka's political landscape.
The dispute underscores tensions within BN over power-sharing arrangements and the distribution of elected and appointed positions. Appointed assemblymen have traditionally been a means for coalitions to bolster their numbers in state legislatures without contesting elections.
The matter reflects broader instability in Malaysian state politics, where coalition formations have remained fluid and subject to negotiation. The outcome of such discussions could influence Melaka's political stability and the balance of power between competing political blocs.