MELAKA: Bersatu's failure to win seats in the Johor and Negri Sembilan elections does not necessarily reflect voter support for the party in Melaka.

Its secretary-general, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, said the party acknowledged the risks but expected to reduce them through strategic planning and trained machinery.

He said the party's decision to contest seven seats was made after weighing various factors through strategic consideration and careful study.

"After giving it very careful and very thorough consideration, we feel the number that is significant and strategic enough for Bersatu this time is seven seats with the potential for us to win.