‘Jangan pergunakan saya’, Sanusi beritahu Umno

Ketua Pengarah Pilihan Raya PAS, Sanusi Nor, has cautioned Umno against using him for their own interests, as all parties prepare for the PRN Melaka. The day after the Barisan Nasional (BN) Melaka chairman, Ab Rauf Yusoh, was reported to have said that talks for forming political cooperation with PAS were not yet underway, Sanusi reminded parties willing to unite with PAS that they are not foolish.

They are also sincere, he added. "We are not foolish," he said, according to Kedah Online, in a post shared by Sanusi on Facebook. "Don't use me for the interests of your party," he urged, but emphasized that they are all sincere in seeking cooperation without hidden agendas. Sanusi also stated that any party interested in cooperating with PAS should be ready to make sacrifices.

On August 27, Rauf had announced that BN would retain all 21 DUN seats won previously at the upcoming PRN. Bernama quoted him as saying that all 21 seats would not be compromised and would be a key condition for any cooperation with BN. Earlier today, Sinar Harian quoted Rauf as saying that the 21 seats were their rights, while others could discuss further. Before the poll, BN led with 20 seats, while Perikatan Nasional held three.