MELAKA: Perikatan has confirmed it will contest all 28 state seats in the Melaka state election, which is expected to be held soon.
Perikatan deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the seat distribution would be finalised through negotiations with component parties to ensure the best strategy is in place to secure victory.
He said Perikatan was ready to face the election, with its machinery at all levels being strengthened, while Bersatu division chiefs had been instructed to submit names of prospective candidates for consideration.
He said candidates would be selected based on several criteria, including good character, integrity, a proven track record, experience and close rapport with the local community.
"Anyone may offer to contest, but we want candidates with good character, a strong work ethic, experience and close ties with the people,” he said at the launch of the Melaka Bersatu election machinery in Klebang Saturday (May 30) night.
Muhyiddin added that Perikatan would continue discussions with other parties interested in working together ahead of the Melaka state election, with any seat distribution to be decided through joint negotiations. - Bernama
