Chinese voters in Melaka returning to BN’s fold, says Zahid
The BN chairman says a recent study has shown that support among the non-Malay community has swung in the coalition’s favour.
Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi declared that the Chinese community in Melaka is returning to the coalition's side ahead of the upcoming state election on November 14. The BN chairman's claim is based on an independent study that recently found a shift in support among non-Malay voters, particularly the Chinese, towards the coalition.
Zahid expressed hope that the Chinese community would support BN candidates as there are no major issues affecting them. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with BN officials in Tangga Batu, Zahid praised Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh for his efforts in engaging the state's multiracial community. He referred to Rauf as "colour-blind," suggesting an impartial approach, and expressed hope that Chinese voters would grant Rauf and BN candidates the mandate to continue governing Melaka. Non-Malays make up 37% of the 687,697 voters in Melaka.
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