Awkward situation for PM as Melaka battle takes off

Dato Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob - Filepic/The Star

AN AWKWARD situation lies ahead for Prime Minister Dato Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the battle for Melaka begins.

The parties slugging it out after nominations on Monday are his partners in Putrajaya but enemies in Melaka and Ismail Sabri will need to apply his diplomatic skills to stay above the fray.