KUALA LUMPUR – All levels of Bersatu's leadership and grassroots members are being urged to start preparing for the 15th general election (GE15), including by setting up more branches to attract people to join the party.
In making the call, Bersatu's Srikandi head Datuk Seri Rina Harun said the party should try persuading people of various backgrounds and ages to ensure support from all segments of society.
"Apart from boosting party membership, it is also necessary to enhance support for the party ahead of GE15. The strengthening of Srikandi and the party is necessary to ensure victory in GE15,” she said in her policy address at the 2020 Srikandi Bersatu annual general assembly here today.
Bersatu is holding its annual general assembly today, which kicked off with the Srikandi meeting in the morning, and will be followed by the Armada proceedings and main assembly in the afternoon.
The proceedings are being conducted virtually from locations fixed according to states, with strict adherence to health standard operating procedures (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Rina said setting up more branches will also bring the party closer to local communities and increase its chances of winning in the general election.
She said Srikandi currently has almost 200,000 members.
Rina also urged Srikandi members to always speak up on issues concerning the people, religion and race, especially those affecting women.
"I can give an assurance that Srikandi will remain committed and hold to its promises. We are not merely women of the household, working in the kitchen, cleaning and managing the house; we are also Srikandi members who care for the people and protect their well-being.”
Rina also expressed hope that more women in Bersatu will be allowed to contest in the next general election.
This will create more opportunities for women members of the party to be represented in the country's leadership, she said.
Rina said she would ensure Bersatu women members are given strategic seats to contest.
Rina, who is also women, family and community development minister, said her main agenda is to strengthen the role of women in the country.
“Srikandi will continue to extend help to our members and the community out there. Based on our sincerity, the people will continue to give us the trust to be in the (government) now and in the future.” – Bernama, November 28, 2020
