PH will stay its course in Penang despite BN-PN gains, says Chow
Penang PH chairman says the coalition will remain focused on development, welfare and inclusive governance.
Penang's Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow expressed confidence in his state's government's continued stability, despite the recent success of the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional (BN-PN) Malay-Muslim unity campaign in Negeri Sembilan. Chow emphasized that the Penang PH coalition would continue to focus on development, welfare, and serving all communities, rejecting the rival's race-based strategy.
His assertion was made in response to PAS information chief Ahmad Fadli Shaari's assertion that the BN-PN's collaboration could topple the DAP-led Penang administration. In the recent Negeri Sembilan election, BN and PN secured 25 out of the 36 seats, whereas PH managed to win the remaining 11. Chow stated that the BN and PN might consider their cooperation a viable model for wider implementation, particularly in constituencies where demographics could favor them.
He clarified that it was premature to draw conclusions about PH's support among Malay and Chinese voters, citing the satisfactory support level in DAP-held seats. He also noted that PH's other component parties underperformed in Negeri Sembilan and hinted that a review of their results would be held during their upcoming meeting on August 8.
Chow further acknowledged the ever-changing nature of politics and stated that the Penang and national PH leadership would consider all scenarios when a general election is called.
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