Zahid jangka isu ‘sakau’ jadi bahan kempen lawan di PRN Melaka

Pengerusi Barisan Nasional Zahid Hamidi has predicted that the issue of sakau will be raised more frequently by the opposition during the PRN Melaka campaign. Addressing the BN candidate selection meeting in MITC, Melaka, Zahid, who is also Umno president, emphasized the need for BN to use social media to counter allegations and defamation in order to ensure it does not affect voters. He stated that while opposition may throw allegations and accusations, they should expect the same treatment in return.

Zahid further stressed that the BN's struggle is not only about the battlefield, but also extends to online platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Threads. He urged every BN member to respond to defamation, adding that collectively, they can drain the issue. However, he reminded BN members not to overestimate their chances of winning in Melaka solely based on their success in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.

He emphasized that while the victories in Johor and Negeri Sembilan give confidence, they are not guarantees that the party will achieve similar success in Melaka.

Zahid urged all BN factions to strengthen the grassroots campaign effort, from the district level to central district level, while ensuring discipline throughout the campaign. He reminded elected members not to feel arrogant or focus only on their own groups, while those who have not been elected should not feel discouraged to the point of withdrawing help for the party. The Returning Officer set the voting day for PRN Melaka on November 14, with candidate nominations on October 31 and early voting on November 10.