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PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has expressed confidence that potential seat allocation disputes between PN and BN in the Melaka elections can be settled without friction, even as formal negotiations remain pending.
Umno has pushed back against PKR Youth activism over Melaka election seat allocation, insisting that coalition seat-sharing decisions must emerge through formal negotiations between party leadership rather than grassroots pressure.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled the coalition's willingness to discuss seat arrangements for the next Melaka state election, potentially including swaps among member parties.
Barisan Nasional remains willing to negotiate seat distributions for the Melaka State Election, including potential swaps between coalition partners, though Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid emphasizes that won seats must be respected.
A former Umno leader has challenged the Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional coalitions over their sudden shift away from Malay unity messaging in the Melaka state election, accusing both blocs of prioritising seat allocation.
PAS president Hadi Awang confirmed ongoing discussions with Barisan Nasional regarding seat allocation in Melaka, taking into account BN's poor performance during the 15th general election.
Kedah Umno's information chief has cautioned against using previous election outcomes as the basis for seat-sharing negotiations between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, arguing voter sentiment shifts too rapidly.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh insists that grassroots division leaders' perspectives on seat allocations under the party's Perikatan Nasional political understanding deserve recognition and respect from the upper leadership.
Perikatan Nasional has refuted Bersatu's explanation for the postponement of coalition seat talks, denying claims that PAS wanted to pursue closer cooperation with Barisan Nasional.
PAS information chief Annuar Musa has rejected Bersatu's demand for 15 seats in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, saying Perikatan Nasional cannot accommodate such an allocation within the coalition.
Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly rejected suggestions that his party has struck a preliminary agreement with Pas regarding seat allocations for the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has entrusted the crucial task of candidate selection and seat allocation discussions to Negeri Sembilan BN chief Tok Mat ahead of the state polls.
Barisan Nasional is preparing to significantly reshape its constituency allocation in Negeri Sembilan, moving away from entrenched 'traditional seats' to improve electoral prospects amid changing voter demographics.