Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will face off on November 20 as both set out to prove their party is the most popular among Malay voters. Barring any last-minute agreement between Umno and Bersatu to work together, the Melaka state election will be a do-or-die battle that foreshadows a bleak outcome for the loser not only in the general election, but also in terms of its long-term survival. Najib will helm the campaign for Barisan Nasional (BN), while Muhyiddin will lead Bersatu-led Perikatan Nasional (PN), in the fight over 17 Malay-majority seats.The Melaka state has 28 seats.In the last GE PH won 15 seats while UMNO/BN 13 seats.The STATE ASSeMBLY was dissolved on October 14 after four elected representatives withdrew support for Chief Minister .SPR fixed election on October 20 while nominations day on October 8 . Perikatan Nasional said they will contest all 28 seats while UMNO/BN yet to announce its stand.PH will eye 20 seats with Amanah.