JERLUN, Aug 6 — The collaboration between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) under the Unity Government presents a new political framework that might alter the dynamics of the State Elections (PRN) in six states on Aug 12.
Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) vice president Adly Zahari said the extensive collaboration shown by the coalition would definitely play a crucial role in choosing leaders in all the states involved, as per his observations during the campaign period.
“The PH-BN cooperation represents a fresh political model. We have a strong belief that the outcome will markedly differ from the 15th General Election (GE15).
“Unlike the Perikatan Nasional’s political approach, it lacks sustainability and keeps undergoing changes,” he said during an interview with Bernama here, today.
According to Adly, Amanah candidates are seen to have significant potential for victory in Penang, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan, given the party’s impressive track record of service in these states.
“As Amanah’s Election Director, I feel Amanah is strong in Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, and Penang, but there could be a challenge in one or two State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats, which I believe can be resolved through cooperation with the BN,” he said.
Amanah expressed gratitude for the confidence extended to the party in three additional states: Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu, added Adly.
As an example, he mentioned that the Kuala Nerang State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seat in Kedah, once a stronghold for UMNO, has now been assigned to an Amanah candidate to continue representing the interests in that area.
Commenting on the early voting day for the state election in the six states on Aug 8, Adly, who is also the Deputy Minister of Defence, called upon approximately 49,660 members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and their partners to come out and vote at 260 early polling centres.
“All (ATM members) are given space (for early voting)… there’s no issue. I expect the early voting percentage (among defence personnel) to remain high,” he said.
