Sole BN rep in Penang govt calls for continued ties with PH

Rashidi Zinol, the sole Barisan Nasional representative in Penang's government, has advocated for continued collaboration between his coalition and Pakatan Harapan. The Sungai Acheh assemblyman, who has been serving in the state executive council for the past three years, highlighted that his interactions with PKR and DAP colleagues have been positive and beneficial.

Rashidi's statement underscores that differences in party backgrounds should not hinder cooperation when the primary goal is to ensure effective administration and benefit the people. The chief minister, who is also Penang PH chairman, has yet to receive any directive regarding the matter from central leadership. Nonetheless, he emphasized that the state PH leadership would abide by their decision to retain Rashidi and urged party leaders to permit the PH presidential council to address the strained relationship between PH and BN.

Rashidi reiterated his support for maintaining and strengthening the unity government until its term ends, emphasizing that political stability depends on working together, respecting differences, and focusing on the rakyat's well-being.