Tok Mat: N. Sembilan crisis won’t disrupt BN’s Melaka state election machinery

MELAKA, Oct 18 — The crisis in Negeri Sembilan is not expected to impact Barisan Nasional’s preparations for the upcoming Melaka state election, according to Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He emphasized the importance of effectively executing the strategies devised by the party leadership to secure victory, noting that even the best-laid plans can fail if not properly implemented.

"We can draw up an excellent strategy that looks very good on paper, with many voters identified or categorized as BN’s fixed supporters. But if we fail to get them to turn out to vote, it means nothing," he told reporters after closing the 10th National Conference of Persatuan Solidariti Nasional (PerSoNa). As the Foreign Minister, Mohamad highlighted the significance of translating party plans into action on the ground, ensuring that identified supporters actually cast their ballots on November 14, when polling will take place.

Nomination for candidates will occur on October 31, and early voting will be available on November 10. In the 2021 state election, BN secured 21 out of the 28 seats, while Pakatan Harapan (PH) won five seats, and Perikatan Nasional (PN) won two.