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Malaysia political alliance BN-PN could win 122 seats in GE16
The Ilham Centre, a think tank, has projected that an alliance between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) could secure up to 122 parliamentary seats in Malaysia's next general election (GE16). This potential "blue wave" relies on the consolidation of Malay-Muslim voter support, which constitutes over 51% of the electorate in 138 peninsula seats. The projection, based on voting patterns seen in Negeri Sembilan, suggests that such an alliance could achieve a simple majority in the 222-seat Dewan Rakyat.
Coalition leaders are actively discussing potential cooperation. Perikatan Nasional chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar stated the coalition is open to seat swaps with BN for the upcoming Melaka state election. In Perak, Samsuri suggested that a BN-PN partnership could raise the chances of victory to 75%, potentially securing between 32 and 38 state assembly seats.
Internal coalition dynamics also remain a focus. Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar clarified that Bersatu remains a component of Perikatan Nasional, contradicting claims that the party had automatically lost its membership after expressing intent to form a new alliance. Meanwhile, political analysts emphasize that the success of any BN-PN pact depends on resolving internal disputes and managing grassroots cooperation between parties like Umno and PAS.
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Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar · Barisan Nasional · Hisommudin Bakar · Ilham Centre · Malaysia · Perikatan Nasional · United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Perikatan Nasional is open to swapping seats to reach a pact with Barisan Nasional for the next Melaka state election. www.freemalaysiatoday.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kerjasama dan persefahaman di antara Perikatan Nasional (PN) dan Barisan Nasional (BN) mampu mencatat peluang kemenangan sekitar 75 peratus sekali gus membentuk kerajaan di Perak.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ilham Centre predicts a potential “blue wave” could secure 122 parliamentary seats for Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the next general election (GE16) time.news · www.memesita.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] This forecast, based on voting patterns observed in Negeri Sembilan spreading across the nation... time.news · www.memesita.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] As of today, Bersatu remains a component of Perikatan Nasional, said coalition chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. www.freemalaysiatoday.com