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Melaka's Barisan Nasional coalition has declared its determination to contest and defend all 21 state legislative assembly seats it currently holds in the forthcoming election, treating the matter as a fundamental negotiating position.
Kedah Umno's information chief warns that previous election results should not form the basis of seat-sharing negotiations between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, citing rapid changes in political sentiment.