Muhyiddin said these parties can negotiate with a “PN-level committee” for seats they were keen on contesting in.

“There is no issue (on this). We can work together and we are confident and believe that with their presence alongside PN and Bersatu, we can achieve even greater success in the upcoming election,” he said at the launch of Bersatu’s election machinery for the state election at Dataran Baitul Tariq in Klebang.

He said Bersatu-PN wants to contest all the 28 state seats in Melaka.

Led by Muhyiddin, IPR comprises 11 opposition parties, including PAS, Bersatu, Gerakan, Muda, Berjasa, Pejuang, and Putra.

The others are Malaysian Advancement Party, Malaysian Indian People’s Party, National Indian Muslim Alliance Party (Iman) and Urimai.

However, the absence of PAS representatives from recent IPR meetings has raised questions about its continued participation in the coalition.

Muhyiddin also said Melaka should have a blueprint outlining plans for job creation, the economy, and education for the next 10 to 15 years.

He said the tourism sector needs to be further developed to spur the state economy and create more job opportunities, while youths need training in vocational skills to secure high-paying jobs.

“Elect us, and we will call experts and representatives of residents … let’s plan for Melaka for the next 10 to 15 years,” he said.

The term of the Melaka assembly expires in December, which means the 16th state election must be held by February 2027 at the latest.

Melaka chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said the state polls are expected to be held this year.