Support for BN Will Be Proven Only When Ballot Boxes Open, Says President
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Barisan Nasional (BN) President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that support for BN will only be proven when votes are counted on July 11.
- BN respects other political coalitions' stances, including PAS's call for voters to reject Pakatan Harapan (PH).
- Zahid dismissed claims of a dull campaign, asserting that BN's campaign is vibrant and focused on its candidates.
Any claims of support for Barisan Nasional (BN) will only be validated when the ballot boxes are opened on July 11, according to BN President Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He stated that BN respects the positions of other political coalitions, including PAS's call for voters to reject Pakatan Harapan (PH).
We want to see the results on the 11th when the ballot boxes are opened. That is the real proof of whether what they say is true or not.
"That is their approach. We are operating professionally, focusing on our candidates, and naturally, any additional support would be better," Zahid said at a press conference after attending the Kejora Appreciation Ceremony. "We want to see the results on the 11th when the ballot boxes are opened. That is the real proof of whether what they say is true or not."
That is their approach. We are operating professionally, focusing on our candidates, and naturally, any additional support would be better.
PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang had previously urged voters not to support Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the Johor state election, particularly in seats with straight fights between BN and PH. Zahid, however, dismissed perceptions that the Johor election campaign is subdued, asserting that BN is actively campaigning with a lively atmosphere. "The dull atmosphere might be an interpretation from various other parties, but BN feels that this campaign is being conducted vibrantly," he said.
The dull atmosphere might be an interpretation from various other parties, but BN feels that this campaign is being conducted vibrantly.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.