Malaysian Lawmaker Hamzah Zainudin to Cooperate with PAS for Johor, Negeri Sembilan State Elections
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hamzah Zainudin, a Malaysian lawmaker, announced cooperation with PAS for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
- He aims to leverage the close relationship with PAS to ensure stability, prosperity, and the people's welfare in both states.
- Zainudin emphasized a commitment to defending the interests of the people and opposing any destabilizing forces.
Larut Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has declared his intention to collaborate with PAS for the upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. The former Bersatu Deputy President highlighted the strong ties with PAS as a foundation for developing political strategies aimed at securing stability, prosperity, and the well-being of citizens in both regions.
"We are discussing the future. The future is not just about my party alone. We have friends like PAS and also want to help determine the future of the people of Johor," Hamzah stated. He stressed the importance of ensuring that future development plans are executed effectively.
"PAS and I will continue to defend the interests of the people and oppose any parties that are seen as undermining the stability and position of these two states," he added. Hamzah made these remarks at a wedding reception in Kampung Paya.
He further elaborated that both Johor and Negeri Sembilan require stable and authoritative administrations to ensure development plans proceed without detrimental political disruptions. Hamzah sees himself as a potential bridge to unite various groups, including non-Malay communities, in a broader national agenda. "I see that if they can truly sit down with PAS, I can be the bridge to ensure these groups unite and meet. At the same time, non-Malay people can also join in a bigger agenda for our country," he said.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.