JOHOR BARU – Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) has begun discussions on the distribution of seats to contest in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15) between its component parties, said Johor BN chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad.
Hasni said Johor BN has decided that Umno, MCA and MIC would contest in the election.
“I have started the discussions with the leaders of component parties in BN, namely MCA and MIC. We understand the concept (cooperation). We (Johor BN) agree that MCA and MIC need to contest,” he told reporters after closing the Bangkit 15 programme hosted by Umno Training and Cadre Bureau here today.
Hasni, who is also Johor Umno Liaison Committee chairman, said, however, that discussions have yet to determine the constituencies and the number of seats for each component, adding that talks have so far only involved Johor BN component parties.
Meanwhile, on the Bangkit 15 programme, the Johor Menteri Besar said it is an effort to strengthen the Johor Umno machinery, apart from improving methods and training in facing GE15.
“We have discussed several things (during the Bangkit 15 programme) such as campaign approach and methods to adopt during the election. We want MCA and MIC to also use the same methods as practised by Johor Umno,” he added. – Bernama, April 11, 2021
