Marina Ibrahim's remarks do not affect PH campaign, says official

Comments made by Skudai assemblywoman Marina Ibrahim regarding a DAP leader's alleged support for a royal pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak will not impact the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition's campaign, according to PH Communications Director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi, who is also the Minister of Communications, stated that specific leaders' remarks about PH, particularly DAP, are not disrupting the coalition's chances in the Johor state election. He pointed to strong public and grassroots support observed at recent PH events, including his own visit to the DUN Bentayan constituency.

"Statements from people like sister Marina do not have any effect on PH's campaign," Fahmi said. Ibrahim had previously claimed that a DAP leader, known for criticizing Najib, expressed that a royal pardon and house arrest for Najib would not be wrong, given his past contributions. Ibrahim stated this conversation shattered her trust in politics.

Fahmi also addressed the notion of "fixed deposit" voters, asserting that no single political party currently holds a guaranteed voter base. He cited the example of former UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr. Mohd Puad Zarkashi, who reportedly shifted his support to a PH candidate in DUN Rengit, suggesting this indicates UMNO's traditional voter base is not as stable as perceived.