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Jalaluddin confident BN will win comfortably and form state government
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Jalaluddin confident BN will win comfortably and form state government

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Barisan Nasional (BN) is confident of winning the Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, aiming to form the state government.
  • The party's confidence stems from increased support across various communities, including Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Orang Asli voters, as well as young and first-time voters.
  • BN is urging its supporters and candidates to ensure high voter turnout on election day.

Barisan Nasional (BN) anticipates a comfortable victory in the upcoming 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election on August 1, expressing strong confidence in its ability to form the state government. Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, Chairman of the Negeri Sembilan UMNO Liaison Body, based his optimism on a noticeable increase in support observed during his campaign visits across the state.

I find that the increase in support among the people throughout the state shows a very good and extraordinary increase.

— Datuk Seri Jalaluddin AliasSpeaking about the increased support for Barisan Nasional.

Jalaluddin noted that his campaign efforts, which began before candidate nominations and continued through the campaign period with surprise visits to various State Legislative Assembly (DUN) areas, revealed a "very good and extraordinary" rise in public backing. He specifically highlighted that this growing support is not limited to Malay voters but also shows significant improvement among Chinese, Indian, and Orang Asli communities, along with young and first-time voters. This trend is seen as a positive indicator for BN heading into the election.

"I am confident that on August 1, the people will give a full mandate to BN to enable BN to establish the government on the night of August 1, God willing," Jalaluddin stated. As the BN candidate for the Pertang DUN, he is currently focusing his campaign efforts on this area, making repeated visits to secure a new mandate from the voters. The positive reception has energized both him and other BN candidates he has visited.

I hope their support can be translated on August 1, God willing.

— Datuk Seri Jalaluddin AliasExpressing hope for the election outcome.

BN is reminding all its machinery and candidates to ensure that supporters and voters turn out to vote as early and as numerously as possible on Saturday. The party is emphasizing the importance of mobilizing the electorate to secure the desired victory and form the state government.

I am confident that on August 1, the people will give a full mandate to BN to enable BN to establish the government on the night of August 1, God willing.

— Datuk Seri Jalaluddin AliasStating his confidence in winning the election.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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