GEORGE TOWN – Penang Umno will field candidates in six of the 40 state assembly seats in the Penang election on August 12, said state Umno liaison committee chairman Datuk Musa Sheikh Fadzir.
“So far, it has been confirmed that Umno will contest six seats in Penang. We will defend our two seats, namely Permatang Berangan and Sg Dua in the Tasek Gelugor parliamentary constituency, and contest Penaga and Bertam in the Kepala Batas parliamentary constituency.
“We will also contest Sg Acheh in the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency and Teluk Bahang in Balik Pulau, which is the only seat Umno will be contesting on the island,” he told Bernama.
He said that Penang Umno is currently shortlisting candidates for the election before he himself submits their names to the party leadership for selection.
“Three names for each seat will be submitted to the leadership soon. I will send them maybe in two or three days’ time...will present new faces and young people, especially from among Umno Youth.
“We are fielding young candidates because we want to bring renewal. I hope the voters can support Umno and the unity government parties in Penang, and focus on the Malay-majority areas. I believe that Umno can win five seats,” he said.
The Election Commission last Wednesday fixed August 12 for simultaneous elections in six states – Penang, Kedah, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Kelantan, and Terengganu. Nominations are on July 29 and early voting on August 8. – Bernama, July 12, 2023
