KUALA TERENGGANU: Bersatu needs to explain how it intends to use the Perikatan Nasional logo in the upcoming Melaka state election, says coalition chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
He said he is the authorised signatory, registered with the Election Commission (EC), when it comes to usage of the coalition's logo.
"So how does Bersatu intend to contest using the Perikatan logo?
"You have to ask Bersatu how it plans to do that," the Terengganu Mentri Besar told reporters after a seminar here on Wednesday (Oct 28), stressing that Perikatan would continue to use its logo in future elections.
Bersatu is embroiled in a dispute following disagreements over its position within the coalition and a complaint lodged with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) over its alleged exclusion from a Perikatan meeting.
On seat allocation negotiations, Ahmad Samsuri said the parties should uphold the basic principles they agreed on as they prepare for the Melaka state election and the next general election.
He said developments in Melaka were part of efforts to implement the basic principles discussed during earlier negotiations among component parties.
"We hope these basic principles can be carried forward into subsequent negotiations," he said.
Ahmad Samsuri said the names of candidates from component parties intending to contest had been submitted, while the official announcement of candidates was scheduled for Thursday (Oct 29) night in Melaka.
On election preparations, he said meetings and discussions had been held between Perikatan representatives and the component parties to coordinate campaign efforts.
He said the cooperation model being implemented in Melaka was expected to be improved based on lessons learnt during the Negri Sembilan state election in August. – Bernama
