Umno-Bersatu clashes likely in Melaka polls, say analysts


KUALA LUMPUR: The emergence of new political parties and unsettled issues between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional could trigger multi-cornered fights in several state seats in the Nov 20 Melaka state elections, said an analyst.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) political analyst Suffian Mansor said cooperation was unlikely between Barisan and Perikatan because before the dissolution of the 28-seat state assembly, Umno had 13 seats, compared to Perikatan’s two through Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).

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