BN chief Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has indicated that his coalition will be another step closer to Putrajaya if its partnership with PAS in Malacca proves fortuitous.

However, arrangements made with Perikatan Nasional by the state BN leadership have upset MCA, which complained that it was being sidelined.

In his speech at the launch of BN's candidates, Zahid said that both "green" (PAS) and "blue" (BN) must shed past hatred and help each other during the state election.

"God willing, if we can foster this synergy, the tunnel to Putrajaya will be brighter," he said.