Zahid signals BN flexibility on Melaka state election seat swaps
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The Barisan Nasional Chairman insists winning mandates must be protected while leaving room for strategic exchanges with coalition partners
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BARISAN Nasional remains willing to negotiate seat allocations and potential seat swaps for the upcoming Melaka State Election, provided all discussions are carried out with sincerity and preserve each party's overall tally.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasised that the foundational rule of any electoral pact requires political partners to respect seats already held by incumbent parties rather than expecting outright concessions.
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- Aug 8, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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