No deal with Pakatan: Azmin says Bersatu preparing to contest Melaka polls alone

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has confirmed its decision to contest the upcoming Melaka state election independently, foregoing collaboration with Pakatan Harapan (PH) or any other political parties.

Secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali reiterated that Bersatu plans to run under its own emblem, as seen in previous elections.

Although a recent private meeting between Bersatu and PH leaders sparked speculation about potential cooperation, Azmin clarified that such interactions were personal and not indicative of official party decisions.

The Electoral Commission is set to announce key election dates following the dissolution of the Melaka state assembly on September 23.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has ruled out working with Pakatan Harapan (PH) or any other political party in the Melaka state election, with secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali saying the party is preparing to contest on its own.

Azmin also said Bersatu intended to contest under its own logo, as it did in the Negeri Sembilan state election, Berita Harian reported today.

He said the party was now drawing up its election strategy and preparing its machinery for a solo campaign.

“Bersatu has not made any decision to cooperate with any party.

“The focus now is on reviewing preparations for election operations in several key areas,” he was quoted as saying.

Azmin’s remarks came amid speculation over a possible electoral arrangement with PH after senior figures from the two sides attended a private dinner in Melaka on Monday.

He said the meeting had no connection to Bersatu’s official position and was instead attended by those involved in their personal capacities.

“The meeting has nothing to do with the position of the Bersatu Political Bureau. It was a meeting held in a personal capacity,” he said.

Berita Harian reported yesterday that several Bersatu leaders had met senior Melaka PH figures at a closed-door dinner held in conjunction with a pre-election programme at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Among those present were Bersatu information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz, Melaka Bersatu election director Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad, Bersatu associate wing chief Datuk Seri R Sanjeevan and Melaka Bersatu information chief Datuk Seri Hishamiddin Abdul Karim.

The meeting fuelled speculation about possible cooperation between the two blocs as parties negotiate their arrangements ahead of the state election.

Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari had said earlier this month that the coalition was holding talks with parties sharing similar aspirations, including Bersatu, over a possible “PH Plus” arrangement.

PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari subsequently described such an arrangement as more likely to take the form of an electoral understanding than a formal coalition.

The Melaka state assembly was dissolved on September 23. The Election Commission is due to meet on October 7 to determine the key dates for the election.

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土著团结党已确认将独立参加即将到来的马六甲州选举，放弃与希望联盟（PH）或任何其他政党合作。

秘书长拿督斯里阿兹敏重申，土团党计划以自己的标志竞选，正如之前的选举所见。

尽管土著团结党和希望联盟领导人最近的一次私人会面引发了人们对潜在合作的猜测，但阿兹敏澄清说，此类互动是私人性质的，并不代表党的官方决定。

马六甲州议会于9月23日解散后，选举委员会将宣布重要的选举日期。

吉隆坡，9月30日——马来西亚土团党已排除在马六甲州选举中与希望联盟（PH）或任何其他政党合作的可能性，秘书长拿督斯里阿兹敏阿里表示，该党正准备单独竞选。

据《每日新闻报》今天报道，阿兹敏还表示，土团党打算以自己的标志参加竞选，就像在森美兰州选举中所做的那样。

他说，该党目前正在制定选举策略，并准备单独参选的竞选机器。

“土著团结党尚未决定与任何一方合作。”

据报道，他表示：“现在的重点是审查几个关键领域的选举工作准备情况。”

阿兹敏发表上述言论之际，外界猜测希望联盟（PH）可能与执政党达成选举协议，此前双方高层人士于周一在马六甲出席了一场私人晚宴。

他表示，此次会议与土著团结党的官方立场无关，而是由相关人士以个人身份参加。

他说：“这次会面与土著团结党政治局的立场无关，是他以个人身份举行的一次会面。”

《每日新闻》昨日报道，几位土著团结党领导人在吉隆坡一家酒店举行的选前活动期间，与马六甲希望联盟的高层人士举行了闭门晚宴。

出席者包括土团党资讯总监拿督敦费萨尔依斯迈阿兹、马六甲土团党选举总监拿督斯里莫哈末阿里莫哈末、土团党副总监拿督斯里桑吉万和马六甲土团党资讯总监拿督斯里希沙米丁阿都卡林。

此次会晤引发了人们对两大阵营可能合作的猜测，双方正在为即将到来的州选举进行谈判。

马六甲希望联盟主席阿德利·扎哈里本月早些时候曾表示，该联盟正在与包括土著团结党在内的有类似愿望的政党进行谈判，商讨可能的“希望联盟加强版”安排。

希望联盟选举主任拿督斯里阿米鲁丁·沙里随后表示，这种安排更有可能以选举谅解的形式出现，而不是正式的联盟。

马六甲州议会于9月23日解散。选举委员会将于10月7日召开会议，确定选举的关键日期。

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