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DAP Questions PKR's Sudden Bid for Melaka's Ayer Keroh Seat
A DAP leader has expressed confusion over PKR's claim to the Ayer Keroh constituency, asserting that seat allocations for Melaka's Pakatan Harapan coalition were finalized earlier and awarded to DAP.
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DAP's Kerk Chee Yee has questioned the timing and basis of PKR's assertion regarding the Ayer Keroh state seat in Melaka, saying negotiations among Pakatan Harapan partners had already concluded. According to Kerk, the seat had been allocated to DAP as part of the coalition's agreed distribution of constituencies for the state.
The statement suggests potential friction within the opposition alliance over seat arrangements in Melaka, a state where coalition politics remain fluid. Kerk's comments indicate that DAP believes the matter was settled through prior discussions among PH component parties.
The dispute underscores ongoing tensions in Malaysia's political landscape, where seat negotiations among coalition partners frequently become flashpoints of contention. PH's ability to maintain unity on such matters has proven crucial to its electoral performance across various state contests.
Neither DAP nor PKR has provided additional comment on the specific details of the allocation process or timeline for the Ayer Keroh constituency decision.