PETALING JAYA: PAS has opted to contest the upcoming Melaka elections under the Perikatan Nasional banner.

       Party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang announced the decision made by PAS central working committee during its meeting on Monday (Nov 1) evening.

       "The decision was made after taking into account the guidance of PAS’ Syura Council, which met on Oct 31, in line with Clause 84 of the PAS constitution," Hadi said on Facebook on Tuesday (Nov 2).

       Nominations have been set for Nov 8 while polling will be on Nov 20.

       The polls were triggered following the dissolution of the Melaka state assembly after Sungai Udang assemblyman Datuk Seri Idris Haron and three others withdrew support for then chief minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali.