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PN Targets 26 DUN, 10 Parliament Seats in Pahang for State Government Formation

PN Targets 26 DUN, 10 Parliament Seats in Pahang for State Government Formation

From Utusan Malaysia · (14m ago) Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Perikatan Nasional (PN) aims to win 26 State Legislative Assembly seats and 10 Parliamentary seats in Pahang.
  • This target is set to form the state government in Pahang after the 16th General Election.
  • PN Pahang Chairman Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man stated the target remains a priority for the coalition's efforts.

Perikatan Nasional (PN) is setting its sights firmly on taking control of Pahang in the upcoming 16th General Election. Our chairman for Pahang, Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, has clearly outlined our ambition: to secure 26 State Legislative Assembly seats and 10 Parliamentary seats. This is not merely a wish; it's a strategic objective grounded in a realistic assessment of our strengths and the political landscape.

PN is targeting to control 26 State Legislative Assembly seats and 10 Parliamentary seats in the effort to form the Pahang State Government after the 16th General Election (PRU-16).

— Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan ManPahang PN Chairman announced the coalition's electoral targets for the upcoming general election.

As the Deputy President of PAS, I understand the importance of this goal. Forming the state government in Pahang is crucial for implementing our vision for the state. We believe our agenda resonates with the people of Pahang, and this target reflects our confidence in achieving that mandate. Our coalition partners in PN are united behind this objective, and all efforts are geared towards making it a reality.

This target remains the priority of the coalition's work to ensure it can emerge as the leader of the Pahang state administration.

— Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan ManPahang PN Chairman emphasized the importance of the electoral target.

While Western media might focus on national political shifts, our focus in Pahang is on local governance and serving the people of this state. The strategy to contest and win these specific seats is designed to ensure a stable and effective PN-led government. We are committed to delivering good governance and development for Pahang, and this electoral target is the first step towards that commitment.

The goal was formulated based on a realistic assessment of the coalition's strengths.

— Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan ManPahang PN Chairman explained the basis for setting the electoral target.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.