DistantNews
Support us
Johor polls: Lack of Pas campaign help no obstacle for Bersatu, says Muhyiddin
🇲🇾 Malaysia /Elections & Politics

Johor polls: Lack of Pas campaign help no obstacle for Bersatu, says Muhyiddin

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Bersatu President Muhyiddin Yassin stated that the lack of campaign assistance from Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties, including Pas, is not a major issue for the Johor state election.
  • He affirmed that while PN principles advocate for mutual cooperation, the party will proceed with its campaign using its existing strength, even if some partners do not assist.
  • Muhyiddin also mentioned that Bersatu is open to cooperating with any component party, including Pas, in assisting campaigns for candidates in involved areas.

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has stated that the absence of campaign support from fellow Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties, notably Pas, will not significantly hinder their efforts in the Johor state election. He acknowledged that while PN's principles emphasize cooperation and mutual assistance among its constituent parties, this lack of support is not an insurmountable obstacle for the party machinery's operations.

I am not asking for anyone to help. Whoever wants to help, please do. If there are friends who do not help, it's okay. We accept it.

— Muhyiddin YassinResponding to questions about campaign support from coalition partners.

"I am not asking for anyone to help. Whoever wants to help, please do. If there are friends who do not help, it's okay. We accept it," Muhyiddin told reporters on Nomination Day for the Bukit Kepong State Assembly seat at the Pagoh Sports Complex. "Although in principle PN should have mutual assistance, if there are those who do not want to help, we accept it and continue working with the strength we have."

Despite this, Muhyiddin emphasized that PN remains open to collaborating with any component party, including Pas, to support campaign efforts for candidates in the affected constituencies. He believes that voters will ultimately assess the strength and proposals offered by PN based on the coalition's track record and policies.

Although in principle PN should have mutual assistance, if there are those who do not want to help, we accept it and continue working with the strength we have.

— Muhyiddin YassinStating the party's resolve to campaign despite potential lack of support.

Regarding Bersatu's decision not to contest the Endau seat, Muhyiddin explained that each area is evaluated based on its potential for victory and the evolving political landscape. "When a former candidate moves to another party, we have to re-evaluate. If a new candidate does not have the potential to win, we do not contest. That is normal in political strategy," he stated.

When a former candidate moves to another party, we have to re-evaluate. If a new candidate does not have the potential to win, we do not contest. That is normal in political strategy.

— Muhyiddin YassinExplaining the party's strategic decision not to contest certain seats.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog