Get ready – don’t wait for Melaka polls strategy, PH told
Amanah secretary-general Faiz Fadzil says PH must learn from its defeats in Johor and Negeri Sembilan by ensuring its election machinery is prepared early.
Source: Free Malaysia Today · August 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM · AI-assisted report
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MELAKA, KUALA LUMPUR, JOHOR, NEGERI SEMBILAN, 31 AUGUST 2026 —
KUALA LUMPUR — Pakatan Harapan (PH) must finalise its election strategy for the Melaka polls immediately, regardless of whether it contests alone or in cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN), said Amanah secretary-general Faiz Fadzil.
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Faiz warned PH to avoid repeating past weaknesses seen in Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, where inefficiencies in its election machinery contributed to defeats. He stressed that preparations must begin now, as the PH presidential council has yet to decide on coalition-wide cooperation. “Whatever strategy is planned, PH’s election machinery must be ready from now,” he told Free Malaysia Today.
Amanah, he added, is prepared for all scenarios, including potential contests involving BN and Perikatan Nasional (PN).
The Melaka election strategy remains uncertain amid growing speculation over possible cooperation between Umno and PAS, following Umno’s invitation for PAS leaders to attend its general assembly next month. BN has confirmed it will contest all 21 of its seats but remains open to discussions with other parties. PH’s election director, Amirudin Shari, said formal talks with BN would only begin once Melaka BN chairman Ab Rauf Yusoh is ready.
BN currently holds 21 of the 28 Melaka state assembly seats, while PH holds five and PN two. State elections must be held by February 2027 unless the assembly is dissolved earlier.
Analysts suggest PH’s ability to secure early cooperation or present a unified front will be critical in determining its performance in Melaka. Details on potential seat-sharing agreements or campaign timelines remain unavailable.