Gerakan Aims for Four State Seats in Negeri Sembilan Election

Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan) intends to compete for four State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats in the upcoming 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. Datuk Dr. Dominic Lau Hoe Chai, the President of Gerakan, stated that the Negeri Sembilan Gerakan leadership proposed this strategy after assessing the readiness of their machinery and their chances of winning. However, the final decision on seat distribution remains subject to negotiations within the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition. "Gerakan Negeri Sembilan has proposed to contest four DUN seats. Our intention is clear: we do not want to contest many seats only to lose. We want to contest seats where there is a real chance of winning. That's why we focus on victory, not just the number of seats contested," Lau explained during a press conference. He indicated that Gerakan is specifically targeting DUN Repah and DUN Temiang due to the party's strong machinery and preparation in those areas. The other two proposed seats will be discussed further with PN leadership before a final decision is made. "We have limited resources, so we must choose seats where we have more complete preparation. In Repah and Temiang, the machinery, operations rooms, membership, and party activities are more organized and active. We also see better voter reception for Gerakan in those areas," Lau added. He also emphasized Gerakan's commitment to garnering support from all segments of society, regardless of race, religion, culture, or age, aligning with the party's multi-ethnic principles. "We cannot depend on just one race or group. As long as they are voters, we will seek support and mandates from all levels of society. Gerakan is a political party not based on race. We have Malays, Chinese, Indians, Orang Asli, and people of various religious and cultural backgrounds. That's why we are confident we can reach all voters," he stated.