Onn Hafiz defends remarks PH wasting time in Melaka polls
The Johor BN chief says his statements were based on feedback and information he had received, and his own observations on nomination day.
Johor's Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi has defended his recent comments suggesting that the opposition party, Pakatan Harapan (PH), is "wasting time and money" by participating in the Melaka state election. Onn Hafiz stated that his remarks were based on feedback, information, and his own observations from nomination day, which indicated that Melaka voters had positively responded to the cooperation between the Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance.
According to Onn Hafiz, the overall sentiment among Melaka's voters is favorable towards the BN-PN alliance, and this positive momentum is expected to be reflected in the election results on November 14. He made these remarks after attending a campaign event supporting Dr Akmal Saleh, the BN candidate contesting the Merlimau state seat.
Despite the positive feedback from Melaka voters, Onn Hafiz has faced criticism from various quarters. During the Johor state election campaign, he was described as "short, childish, and unintelligent." Moreover, PKR deputy secretary-general Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad accused Onn Hafiz of having an arrogant attitude towards politics, stating that his remarks demonstrated an arrogant approach to governance.
Shafi Muhammad also urged Onn Hafiz to comprehend the principles of democracy, emphasizing that he himself became Johor's Chief Minister through an electoral mandate based on popular support.
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