SEREMBAN – Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan feels it is only appropriate that the 15th general election (GE15) be held in the near future to get a fresh mandate from the people.
The Barisan Nasional (BN) deputy chairman said such a move will provide the best chance for BN based on the people’s current sentiments towards the coalition.
He added that he has conveyed this message to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob after BN won the Melaka election yesterday.
“I spoke with the prime minister yesterday that we need to consider expediting GE15. Like it or not, we have to wait until next July because the agreement (memorandum of understanding between the government and opposition) is until then.
“Even this we do not know, because many lost badly in Melaka…it’s unsure whether they will withdraw because anything can happen in politics. The dynamics change everyday and are not static. As such, it’s up to BN and Umno to conduct a review,” he said.
He told reporters this after the official opening of the annual general meeting of Persatuan Solidariti Nasional here today.
Meanwhile, Mohamad said BN’s win in the Melaka polls is a decision by the people there who have given a clear sign of wanting a stable government to provide for the well-being and prosperity of the state and country.
“That is the signal I am reading. I am thankful for the win, but it is a great trust placed on BN so that the new Melaka government will practise good governance.
“I hope this is also the sentiment nationwide. I want to thank all the Melaka people and voters for having faith in us,” he said.
In the state election, BN won 21 of the 28 state assembly seats, while Pakatan Harapan won five seats and Perikatan Nasional, two seats.
Mohamad said BN will conduct a post-mortem tomorrow on the Melaka election results and, in connection with that, Umno is still open to continuing its cooperation with PAS through Muafakat Nasional. – Bernama, November 21, 2021
