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Updated: 06/08/2026 01:31 PM

Melaka BN Aims To Defend All 21 Seats In Upcoming State Polls - Ahmad Zahid

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development delivers a speech at the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's August Assembly today.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) intends to defend all 21 state seats it previously won in the upcoming 16th state election.

BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, who also chairs the state BN, had conveyed the target to him.

“The chief minister has expressed his determination to retain all 21 seats,” Ahmad Zahid told reporters after the Rural and Regional Development Ministry’s monthly assembly here today.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development delivers a speech at the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's August Assembly today.

However, he said BN remained open to reaching an understanding with other parties, subject to a final decision by the coalition’s central leadership.

“There will certainly be discussions among all parties. As the Melaka chief minister has said, he is very open to them.

“The central BN leadership will be consulted and will make the final decision on any agreement reached,” he added.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development speaks to reporters after attending the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development's August Assembly today.

-- BERNAMA