PAS eyes mixed-race seats in Negeri Sembilan state election

PAS Negeri Sembilan is strategically identifying mixed-race seats with potential for the party to contest in the upcoming state elections. While the party's primary focus remains on securing Malay-majority constituencies, they are also exploring opportunities in seats with a significant Malay voter base, specifically those exceeding 40 percent.

Mohd. Fairuz Mohd. Isa, the Commissioner of PAS Negeri Sembilan, stated that the decision to contest these mixed seats will depend on seat-sharing negotiations with coalition partners in Perikatan Nasional (PN). He indicated that if the allocation of Malay seats proves insufficient, PAS may contest more seats currently held by Pakatan Harapan (PH).

Fairuz mentioned that candidates for these mixed seats might come from the Dewan Himpunan Penyokong PAS (DHPP), the party's wing for non-Malay supporters. The selection process for state candidates is nearing completion, with about 90 percent finalized. PAS aims to defend its three current state seats, Sertung, Paroi, and Bagan Pinang, and potentially win additional ones, fielding candidates generally under 60 years old.

He urged PAS machinery and grassroots members to accept the party leadership's decisions openly. The party is preparing to contest the elections, with a focus on both traditional strongholds and potentially expanding their reach into mixed constituencies.