Malaysia

No one can shake us: Pakatan, BN to map out winning strategy for state polls

PM says must consolidate grassroots, utilise party resources to achieve resounding win

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 17 Jul 2023 8:45AM

No one can shake us: Pakatan, BN to map out winning strategy for state polls
In his speech at the launch of the Penang unity machinery yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional alliance can make history by achieving an exceptional result in Penang. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, July 17, 2023

PERMATANG PAUH – Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) must have a solid strategy and consolidate the strength of their grassroots in order to win all six of the upcoming state elections. 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the two political coalitions must also mobilise all of their party resources to ensure a convincing win. 

“This is my message, Umno has its base in the villages, DAP in the urban areas, and PKR has a bit of both. PH and BN must have a solid strategy and consolidate their grassroots. 

“Nobody can shake us, trust me, no one can shake us,” he said in his speech at the Madani Unity roadshow and the launch of the Penang unity machinery at the Seberang Jaya Expo site here last night. 

Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Penang caretaker chief minister and state PH chairman Chow Kon Yeow, as well as PH and BN leaders. 

Anwar, who is also PKR president, is confident that the PH-BN alliance can create history by obtaining an exceptional result in Penang.

He said that, for the first time in history, PH as the ruling party and BN as the strong opposition will join forces.

The prime minister, who wrapped up his busy schedule in Penang last night, said that the PH-BN alliance was formed not to retain power but to save the country and protect the country’s new governance.

“By combining both these parties, I believe we can achieve an exceptional result in Penang,” he said.

He said PH’s administrative record under Chow was good and that he (Chow) would remain as chief minister if the PH-BN alliance wins the state polls. – Bernama, July 17, 2023

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