Amanah saran PH tanding solo PRN Melaka, PRU16

Amanah chairman Khalid Samad has suggested Pakatan Harapan (PH) contesting independently in Melaka's PRN and the upcoming PRU16 elections to strengthen the combined political identity, following Barisan Nasional (BN)'s alliance with PAS for the upcoming polls. The communication head argued that this approach would allow PH to present clear, principled ideas, principles, and candidates to the public without confusion caused by disunity with other parties.

In the same breath, this decision can bolster the identity, accountability, and trust of the public in PH's struggle, stated in a statement. He emphasized that any threat against Malaysians and Islam does not originate from PH or DAP, but rather reflects the political practice of Umno and PAS. Samad said PH needs to clearly state its rejection of Umno's policy of using wealth and PAS's autocracy, while also explaining to voters, particularly Malays, the drawbacks of these two political practices.

They should be made aware of a Malay political alternative being led by Malays in PH, whether through Amanah, PKR, or DAP, advocating for good governance, efficiency, success, and benevolence. Rejecting Umno and PAS must be the clarion call for PH in the Melaka PRN and the upcoming PRU16. Although BN is currently a coalition with PH, BN's collaboration with PN in the recent PRN of Negeri Sembilan, which secured a two-thirds majority, has raised concerns.

Recently, BN Chairperson Zahid Hamidi confirmed the alliance's willingness to collaborate with PN in the Melaka PRN, with BN fielding 21 seats, while PAS and their PN allies contest the remaining seven seats. The Election Commission has set the nomination deadline for 31 October, followed by the first count on 10 November and the final count on November 14.