IPOH – Perikatan Nasional (PN) will not withdraw its support for the federal government even if the coalition clashes with Umno in the Melaka election on November 20, said PN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
He said this is because PN is placing its full trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
“It has not crossed our mind (to withdraw support) because we can see the government is striving to do its best through the Malaysian Family concept.
“Everything is proceeding smoothly. InsyaAllah (God willing), we will continue (the cooperation) and we seek the help of Allah to make all things smooth,” said Faizal, who is also Bersatu deputy president, at a press conference after attending the Senamrobik Perdana Peja Trophy 2021 here today.
On October 22, Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reiterated that the party would not work with Bersatu, which is a PN member, in the Melaka election.
Faizal, who is youth and sports minister, said he has good ties with most Umno leaders, especially those in the cabinet, and their relationship is not affected by political manoeuvrings.
“I see that there are people and leaders in these two groups who can still cooperate, although I do not rule out the possibility of one or two individuals who seem confused by the agenda they should be fighting for,” he added.
He said PN is still willing to discuss cooperation with all parties, including Umno, for the sake of winning the Melaka polls. – Bernama, October 24, 2021
