Customary issues should not be campaign material, says BN deputy chairman

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, the deputy chairman of Malaysia's Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, has cautioned party members against leveraging customary issues for political gain during the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election.

Hasan, who is also the BN candidate for the Rantau State Legislative Assembly seat, emphasized that customs should be respected as independent institutions. He believes that politicizing these traditions could disrupt the social harmony within the state.

"Issues of custom need not be campaign material," Hasan stated, urging the BN campaign machinery to focus on other aspects of their platform. He stressed that maintaining societal balance and respecting cultural practices are paramount, especially during the sensitive period of an election.

The advice comes as political parties gear up for the state polls, where appeals to various communities, including those based on tradition and ethnicity, are common. Hasan's remarks signal a strategic approach by BN to foster a more inclusive and harmonious campaign environment in Negeri Sembilan.

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Issues of custom need not be campaign material.