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Melaka's Barisan Nasional has made clear it will not yield any of the 21 state seats it currently controls, establishing this as a baseline requirement for any coalition partner in the forthcoming state election.
Perikatan Nasional has indicated willingness to negotiate with Barisan Nasional before the Melaka state election, with PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri noting a potential 75% chance of victory through such cooperation.
Melaka's Pakatan Harapan leadership indicated willingness to explore political cooperation with various parties for the upcoming state election, while targeting significant seat gains from its current holding of five assembly seats.
PAS has indicated openness to expanding the Perikatan Nasional-Barisan Nasional coalition framework beyond current arrangements, potentially extending cooperation to Melaka and the federal government level.
Perikatan Nasional has rejected Bersatu's explanation for postponing their Seat Negotiation Committee meeting, denying claims that PAS wanted to pursue cooperation with Barisan Nasional.