PH must be willing to work with like-minded parties, says Amanah

Amanah secretary-general Faiz Fadzil has urged Pakatan Harapan (PH) to collaborate with like-minded parties, particularly Bersatu, during the upcoming Melaka state election on November 14. Fadzil emphasized that the coalition should be open to working with any party that shares common goals of combating corruption, abuse of power, and extreme racial ideologies. He argued that closing the door to such cooperation would hinder PH's chances of securing more seats in the elections.

Fadil's remarks follow earlier statements from party communications director Khalid Samad, who suggested that PH consider running solo in the Melaka polls and the next general election against Umno and PAS. Samad argued that this approach would allow PH to present a unified front, offer clear policies and candidates, and avoid confusion caused by political maneuvering.

Fadzil clarified that the suggestion for PH to go solo referred to the lack of cooperation between the coalition and the Barisan Nasional (BN), rather than calling for an outright ban on working with other parties. He stressed that political cooperation can manifest in various forms, such as structured political coalitions, electoral pacts, or the formation of new alliances. Fadzil reiterated PH's commitment to the concept of a "big tent," which encourages inclusivity and collaboration with diverse parties.