State polls: Three seats key to unity pact victory in Kedah, says Mahfuz

ALOR SETAR: The Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional unity pact believes a simple majority to form the new Kedah government is achievable in Saturday's (Aug 12) election, says Datuk Mahfuz Omar. The state Pakatan chairman said this would depend on winning three seats where the margin of victory was still small at the moment. "As of now, God willing,...

State polls: PH-BN candidates still have the edge in terms of support, says Anwar

NIBONG TEBAL: Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional candidates still have an edge in terms of support in the state polls, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Pakatan chairman said that polling day is drawing nearer and such support can only be judged based on the decision of the people. "So far, I can see that there is a wave...

Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (third from right) at the unveiling of the manifesto. Also present were state Umno chief Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias (on Aminuddin's right), state Barisan and Pakatan component leaders and candidates.

State polls: Cash aid for the elderly, laptops for B40 students among promises in BN-PH’s Negri manifesto

SEREMBAN: Senior citizens aged 70 years and above will receive a RM200 annual payment for the next five years from the Negri Sembilan government if Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional succeed in forming the state administration. Those getting married for the first time would also be given RM500 cash assistance while single mothers earning less than...

State polls: Tide in Kedah turning in Barisan’s favour, says Mahdzir

ALOR SETAR: There is a shift of support towards Barisan Nasional in several areas that were considered "black" and hard to break through, says Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid. The Kedah Barisan chairman said these areas are now friendlier towards the coalition and the momentum of support can be felt as polling day nears. "The (sense) that people...

State polls: Talk of ‘green wave’ hitting Penang just psywar tactics, says Zambry

BALIK PULAU: The PAS-linked "green wave" sweeping over Penang is just a psychological warfare tactic, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. The Barisan Nasional secretary-general said the most important thing for the coalition, especially Umno's machinery, was to build solidarity and have full confidence in the candidates being fielded for the Aug 12 state polls. "I...

State polls: Claims of rocky Umno-MIC relations show rivals’ desperation, says Zahid

PETALING JAYA: Rivals are painting an image of disharmony between Umno and MIC because they are desperate to gain political mileage, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Barisan Nasional chairman said after a special meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (Aug 2), it is clear that MIC and Umno have enjoyed...

State polls: We must work hard even though having the upper hand in Juasseh, says Kuala Pilah MP

KUALA PILAH: Work still has to go on for the Juasseh state seat although previous election results showed Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan having the upper hand, says Kuala Pilah MP Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan. “Mathematically speaking, if we look at the number of voters that chose either Barisan or Pakatan during the previous Negri Sembilan...

State polls: Rise up and support unity govt, Zahid urges T’ganu folk

KUALA TERENGGANU: The people of Terengganu need to rise and support the unity government in the state election to be held on Aug 12, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president said this election would be the most appropriate time for the people to express their support for the unity government if they...

State polls: Perikatan expects strong support with voters forsaking Barisan, Pakatan

PETALING JAYA: There will be something close to an overwhelming support for Perikatan Nasional in the six state elections, claims its chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The coalition expects to reel in disgruntled Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional voters, he added. The Bersatu president and former prime minister said, however, it does not matter if the votes...

Pakatan likely to contest 44 seats in Selangor, Barisan 12

Pakatan likely to contest 44 seats in Selangor, Barisan 12

PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan is expected to contest 44 seats in Selangor while Barisan Nasional will contest 12. The 12 seats speculated to be contested by Barisan candidates are Dusun Tua, Semenyih, Gombak Setia, Batang Kali, Kuang, Jeram, Sijangkang, Dengkil, Jeram, Selat Kelang, Sungai Burong and Sungai Panjang. The Gombak Setia seat was won by Hilman Idham...