Parti Wawasan, Bersama not a threat to BN in Johor, N. Sembilan
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- BN Secretary-General Dr. Zambry Abd. Kadir stated that new parties Parti Wawasan and Parti Bersama Malaysia will not affect Barisan Nasional's chances in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections.
- He affirmed that BN has prepared thoroughly for both elections, focusing on the contested areas.
- Zambry emphasized that the establishment of new parties is a democratic right, but BN remains focused on its campaign strategy.
The emergence of Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) and Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) will not diminish Barisan Nasional's (BN) prospects in the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, according to BN Secretary-General Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd. Kadir. He stated that the formation of these new parties is within the rights afforded by the nation's democratic system.
We need to understand their goals and objectives. For example, some say these parties will reduce the influence of a certain race or cause further division.
"We need to understand their goals and objectives. For example, some say these parties will reduce the influence of a certain race or cause further division," Zambry commented. He added that BN's primary focus remains on the constituencies where they will be competing. "We do not foresee any impact because we know where Parti Bersama is targeting. Parti Wawasan is also newly established and is undoubtedly strategizing," he said.
We do not foresee any impact because we know where Parti Bersama is targeting. Parti Wawasan is also newly established and is undoubtedly strategizing.
Zambry confirmed that BN has made extensive preparations for both state elections. "We have prepared. The UMNO liaison and the Johor State Barisan Nasional have made those preparations," he stated. He expressed confidence that the new parties would not affect BN, citing the party's focus on its organized campaign efforts.
We have prepared. The UMNO liaison and the Johor State Barisan Nasional have made those preparations.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.