THE coalition of Kedah Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) is the best formula to ensure victory for the unity government in the state elections.

Kedah PH chairman Mahfuz Omar said only four state seats are still under negotiation while the other 32 have been decided in the spirit of unity.

“We have succeeded in settling what has been decided by the allies at the central level based on the parameters recognised by all parties in the unity government,” he said in a statement today.

“A combination of various factors can bring victory to PH or BN candidates. Based on the central-level parameters, we still have room for discussion.

“Areas where we use the status quo are existing seats that we or BN won. Such seats are not disturbed.”

Mahfuz, who is also Amanah vice-president, however, refused to reveal the areas that are still in final negotiations and are expected to be resolved by mid-June.

Meanwhile, Kedah BN chairman Mahdzir Khalid said the distribution of seats with PH is in the final stages and hopes that it will provide a win-win situation for the allies.

“The final decision will come from the leadership of both parties, but we should see almost equal distribution (of seats between BN and PH),” he said.

“We have to negotiate, and negotiate with emotions put aside. If we pit emotions with emotions, it won’t happen. So far, it’s good and positive and it’s almost finished.”

Mahdzir was speaking to reporters at a thanksgiving ceremony in conjunction with the naming of Kampung Tanjung police station as the champion of the Excellent Police Station Competition organised by the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation for 2022 (rural police station category) in Kuala Nerang today. – Bernama, June 5, 2023.