Melaka polls: Multi-cornered fights, Umno-Bersatu clashes expected, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming Melaka state election is likely to see multi-cornered fights in several seats given the emergence of new parties as well as unsettled scores between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, say political analysts.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) Suffian Mansor said cooperation is unlikely between Barisan and Perikatan because Umno had 13 seats prior to the dissolution of the 28-seat state assembly, while Perikatan through Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia had two.