GEORGE TOWN – Seat allocation negotiations among Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties for the upcoming state elections are almost done, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
The opposition coalition chief said the parties will finalise talks on Wednesday.
“If you’re asking if all the (component) parties are satisfied with the outcome, (of course) all of them will say no. PAS happy? No. Bersatu even more (not satisfied). Gerakan as well,” he said when speaking at the coalition’s Penang convention and launch of its state election machinery here today.
Also present were Gerakan president Datuk Dominic Lau, who heads the coalition in Penang, and state PN leaders.
Meanwhile, Muhyiddin claimed that the enthusiasm shown by voters, especially the Malays, to support PN in the state polls was currently at an extraordinary level.
Selangor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negri Sembilan, and Penang will soon go to the polls although their respective state assemblies are expected to be dissolved on different dates.
Separately, Muhyiddin confirmed that he will be meeting former Umno leader Khairy Jamaluddin next week.
Muhyiddin, who is Bersatu president, hoped the former Umno Youth chief would agree to join PN.
“I have set the date and Khairy and his delegation will meet me next week, we are confident he will make a wise decision,” he said. – Bernama, June 17, 2023
