PH sedia hadapi cabaran besar BN-PN di Pulau Pinang, kata Chow

Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Pulau Pinang is preparing for a significant challenge from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN), according to Pakatan Harapan's secretary-general Chow Kon Yeow. The recent PRN Melaka results, where BN and PN secured 24 out of 28 seats, demonstrate the potential strength of both coalitions, posing a major challenge to PH in Pulau Pinang. Chow predicts that BN-PN's influence could spread from Nibong Tebal, Kepala Batas, and Bukit Mertajam to other parts of the island.

PH views this electoral outcome as a threat to their strength and support, as well as the support for their state government. However, PH is not taking their challenge lightly and will take immediate steps to ensure readiness for the upcoming PRN. Chow, who is also the state chief minister, urged PH to work hard in the coming months to fulfill their promises to the people and maintain their support. In the run-up to the general election, PH needs to deliver on their commitments.

Chow also criticized the current political situation where parties within the federal and state governments compete at the state level. While PH and BN are allies within the federal and state governments, PH lost out in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Johor, all of which are governed by BN. This new political scenario in Malaysia, Chow remarked.

Meanwhile, Chow also condemned PAS President Hadi Awang's comments on non-Islamic leadership during a campaign rally in Melaka, describing it as unacceptable because it portrays non-Islamic groups as wicked and evil. Although PAS has issued a clarification statement, Chow will not accept it until Hadi apologizes. In a campaign rally in Bukit Katil, Melaka, Hadi stated that an Islamic government is inherently wicked, and non-Islamic Malaysians should not be taken seriously.

He also urged Muslims to fulfill their responsibility to vote, as a lack of participation would allow others to govern and act according to their own judgment. Hadi's statements sparked controversy, leading to a police report against him.