Parties’ weaknesses behind Melaka pact uncertainty, say analysts

They warn that the same problem could become even sharper at the next general election (GE16), with no single party likely to command a majority, making alliances necessary even before parties settle how they intend to govern together.

Tawfik Yaakub of Universiti Malaya said almost every party now faces limits in terms of geographical influence, voter segments and the ability to win outright at the polls.

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