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Barisan Nasional has set an ambitious target to retain all 21 state seats in Melaka's 16th state election, with the coalition remaining open to strategic alliances subject to central leadership approval.
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Melaka's Barisan Nasional chief has signalled openness to coalition negotiations with any party under a flexible BN Plus arrangement for the forthcoming state election, following successful cooperation in Negeri Sembilan.
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional will maintain their electoral coalition for the forthcoming Melaka state election, building on momentum from their successful Johor campaign.
Barisan Nasional has indicated openness to negotiations with Perikatan Nasional regarding an electoral understanding for the forthcoming Melaka state election, signalling potential coalition flexibility.