KLANG: Seat allocation discussions between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional for the upcoming Selangor elections have been paused for the upcoming festivities.
"They will resume after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations and we are confident that everyone will reach a consensus," said a Pakatan leader.
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He said so far the agreement was that all seats held by the respective parties' incumbents will remain status quo.
However, he added that this was not final.
"The final decision will only be made after top Pakatan and Barisan leaders have their final meetings before the polls," he said.
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There is talk that DAP will give up the Sungai Pelek and Kuala Kubu Baru seats in exchange for other constituencies.
According to a source, this is due to a change in voter demographics in both constituencies.
"Due to Undi18, there has been a big increase in Malay voters in both constituencies and this may not augur well for DAP which wants to maintain its winning streak," the leader said.
DAP has won all the state seats it contested in Selangor in previous elections.
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Of the 56 state seats, DAP currently holds 15, Umno five, PKR 19, Amanah six, Parti Bangsa Malaysia two, Warisan one, Bersatu four, PAS one and Pejuang two.
One seat has fallen vacant after Batang Kali assemblyman Harumaini Harumaini Omar of Pejuang was expelled for absenteeism.
Selangor is among six states due to hold their elections this year, the others being Penang, Negri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.
