MELAKA: The contests between Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional in Melaka may appear unusual but it will not create any issues at Federal level, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

       The Perikatan chairman said the decisions were made by the respective coalitions to go their own way.

       "However, I think this is for the sake of the country. This is being done to ensure some stability.

       "I think this is okay as far as the Federal government is concerned.

       "So hopefully, it will not in a way create any issue and Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob) will work well with the rest of the Cabinet who are from Barisan or Perikatan," he said during a press conference after launching Perikatan's election manifesto on Sunday (Nov 14).

       The three major political coalitions – Perikatan, Barisan as well as Pakatan Harapan – will contest all 28 seats in the Melaka polls.

       "I believe that the people of Melaka are sharp and aware of the current political situation," he said, adding that voters can form their own opinions on Perikatan, especially during his tenure as prime minister.