Khairy: BN not a party of 'dinosaurs', balances youth and experience
MELAKA: Barisan Nasional adopts a balanced approach between youth and experience in selecting candidates for the Melaka election, rather than focusing solely on age, says former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.
Khairy Jamaluddin, the former Umno Youth chief, stated that Barisan Nasional (BN) is not a party of dinosaurs when selecting candidates for the Melaka election. He emphasized that the coalition considers candidates with proven track records and achievements, regardless of their age. Khairy pointed out that BN's candidates span various age groups, from their 30s to 60s.
He dismissed the notion that older candidates would lead Malaysia into a dinosaur era, arguing that age should not be the sole criterion for candidate selection. BN's candidates include those in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, and Khairy highlighted that mature politicians in their 30s and 40s can still contribute effectively. He also noted that the younger candidates in PH are not necessarily more qualified based solely on their age.
Khairy rejected the idea that only politicians in their 60s have sufficient experience to lead, suggesting that experience and a proven record of service are equally important.
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