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With negotiations between Barisan Nasional (BN) — comprising Umno, MCA, MIC, PBRS and MyPPP — and various political blocs entering their final stages ahead of the announcement of key dates for the 2026 Melaka state election, attention is increasingly turning to where BN goes from here.
Will the coalition continue working with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and build on its so-called “blue wave”, or could BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH) once again find common ground to strengthen the Madani Government ahead of the 16th General Election?
The spotlight is now firmly on BN chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who holds significant influence over the coalition’s political direction.
