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Zahid assures MCA candidate negotiations still possible before Melaka polls
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi has indicated he has not yet signed off on candidate lists, signalling that discussions with MCA over its slate for the Melaka state election can continue.
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Zahid Hamidi has given MCA assurances that negotiations over its candidate nominations remain open ahead of the official announcement for the Melaka state election, according to sources close to the coalition discussions.
The Barisan Nasional chairman's statement comes as the MCA seeks to secure seats in the upcoming poll, with party leaders engaged in ongoing talks with the coalition leadership over representation.
The timing of Zahid's remarks suggests flexibility in the candidate selection process, with nomination deadlines typically providing a final window for coalition partners to resolve outstanding issues.
MCA, as a component party of Barisan Nasional, has traditionally played a significant role in contesting seats in Melaka, particularly those with substantial Chinese voter populations.
Formal candidate announcements for the Melaka state election are expected to proceed according to the established timeline, pending finalisation of all coalition partner nominations.