BUKIT BARU, Nov 14 — Pakatan Harapan (HARAPAN) managed to retain only four seats in the Melaka state election today, namely Kota Laksamana, Kesidang, Ayer Keroh and Bandar Hilir.
Melaka HARAPAN chairman Adly Zahari said the coalition accepted the outcome and respected the mandate given by voters, viewing it as an opportunity to strengthen the party’s efforts and organisational groundwork.
“We also accept this result as part of our democratic responsibility and as a reason to further strengthen our efforts and groundwork moving forward.
“We have always believed that election results have their own dynamics and that improvements can still be made in the future,” he told a press conference at HARAPAN’s main operations room here today.
He said the coalition’s performance in the state election, including the factors behind its defeats in several constituencies, will be discussed at the party’s Presidential Council meeting.
The discussion will also cover the direction of political cooperation ahead of future elections, he added.
“As of today, no decision has been made regarding political cooperation, and the matter will be discussed at a later date.”
All four seats won by HARAPAN were secured by DAP, although the results remain unofficial pending an announcement by the Election Commission (EC).
HARAPAN contested 24 of the 28 state seats in Melaka in this election.
