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Malacca BN firm on 21-seat target, considers seat-swaps ahead of polls
The Barisan Nasional coalition in Malacca is maintaining its commitment to contesting 21 state seats, though it remains open to possible seat-sharing arrangements. State-level Pakatan Harapan has signalled it will contest independently in the upcoming state election.
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Malacca's Barisan Nasional leadership has reaffirmed its target of fielding candidates in 21 of the state's 28 parliamentary seats, while keeping the door open for strategic seat-swaps with potential allies. The party's state chief indicated that any formal alliance arrangements would be announced only after the Umno supreme council convenes to discuss electoral strategy. The decision reflects BN's confidence in its grassroots support while maintaining flexibility in pre-election negotiations with other coalition partners. Meanwhile, the state-level opposition bloc Pakatan Harapan has opted to contest the election independently, signalling it will not seek a formal electoral pact with other opposition groups. The positioning of both major coalitions sets the stage for a three-cornered fight in several constituencies, as independent parties and candidates consider their options ahead of the polls.