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Seat distribution decision only after assemblies dissolved: Tok Mat

BN deputy chief says talks on matter ongoing

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 30 Apr 2023 5:09PM

Seat distribution decision only after assemblies dissolved: Tok Mat
Barisan Nasional (BN) elections director Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says seat negotiations for the coming polls in six states would be between BN and Pakatan Harapan, not political parties. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, April 30, 2023

REMBAU – A decision on the distribution of seats between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming six state elections will only be made after their assemblies are dissolved, said BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

He said the decision will be made by the two coalitions’ highest leadership but seat negotiations in the relevant states are ongoing.

“The seat distribution decision has not been made yet, let’s do the work first… (the) distribution decision will be made after the dissolution of the state assemblies, by that time we don’t have a choice, we have to agree and go for it.

“... Don’t talk about seats first but think about how we want to win under the unity government,” he told reporters at his family’s Aidilfitri open house in Kg Tanjong, Rantau here today.

Also present at the event were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir, and Negri Sembilan Speaker Datuk Zulkefly Mohamad Omar.

The BN election director also said that seat negotiations would be between BN and PH and not among political parties.

On the Aidilfitri open house that was attended by more than 5,000 guests, Mohamad said it was a livelier celebration after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Alhamdulillah many people have come since 8 this morning, thank you, the special menu served today included the obligatory menu which is rendang, pajeri nenas (pineapple relish cooked in coconut milk and curry), and gulai tulang (beef bones in coconut milk gravy). This year I have added another menu which is gulai perut lembu (tripe with coconut milk gravy) and bamboo shoots, all traditional dishes,” he said. – Bernama, April 30, 2023

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