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Pakatan Harapan's communications director has publicly confirmed that the coalition's election chief met with party chairman Anwar Ibrahim to discuss ongoing seat allocation discussions with Barisan Nasional.
UMNO division leaders have expressed significant frustration over the allocation of 11 parliamentary seats to Perikatan Nasional within coalition negotiations, particularly questioning Wawasan's contentious four-seat share despite contesting its first election.
Pakatan Harapan has expressed enthusiasm about Barisan Nasional's openness to negotiate seat allocation for the forthcoming Melaka state election, viewing it as a constructive opportunity for political dialogue.
PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional could resolve potential seat-sharing disputes with Barisan Nasional ahead of Melaka elections, despite preliminary discussions remaining incomplete.
Umno has pushed back against PKR Youth over seat allocation demands for the Melaka election, arguing that coalition seat distribution must be decided through formal negotiations between party leaders rather than through youth wing pressure.
Barisan Nasional's leadership signals flexibility in seat negotiations for the Melaka election, with potential seat swaps among coalition partners under consideration.
Former Umno politician Puad Zarkashi has questioned the sincerity of Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional's much-vaunted commitment to Malay-Muslim unity, suggesting their shifting stances on the Melaka state election reflect self-interest rather than principle.
Kedah Umno's information chief has cautioned against using previous election outcomes to determine seat allocations between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, citing rapid shifts in political dynamics and voter behaviour.
Umno division leaders in Negeri Sembilan are unhappy with the allocation of 11 state seats to PN partners, with particular frustration over Wawasan receiving four seats despite contesting its inaugural election.