DAP to retain Ayer Keroh seat in upcoming Melaka state election

PKR has clarified that it will not challenge DAP's hold on the Ayer Keroh state seat in the forthcoming Melaka election, according to party officials.

Azman Abidin, a PKR representative, denied reports suggesting the party planned to contest the DAP-held constituency. He reaffirmed PKR's commitment to respecting seat allocations within the ruling coalition, stating that incumbent parties would retain their existing seats in the state polls.

The clarification comes as political parties in the ruling coalition continue finalizing their candidate nominations ahead of the Melaka state election. The decision underscores the coalition's coordination efforts to avoid multi-cornered contests that could fragment opposition votes.

Melaka, a key state for the ruling coalition, has seen intensified political activity in recent weeks as parties prepare for the electoral contest. The agreement on seat allocation reflects ongoing negotiations between coalition partners to present a united front.