Barisan Nasional’s (BN) election machinery must work with PAS without prejudice following the leadership’s decision to cooperate in the Melaka state election, says Ab Rauf Yusoh.
The Melaka BN chairman urged party workers to accept the decision with an open mind and coordinate their efforts with their PAS counterparts.
“Work together with PAS. The decision has been made, and I call on our entire election machinery to work alongside theirs.
“This must be done without prejudice,” he said after launching BN’s election machinery for the Pantai Kundor constituency on Friday (Oct 23).
Also present were Pantai Kundor incumbent Tuminah Kadi and Melaka MCA chairman Lim Ban Hong.
Melaka polls a test ahead of general election
Ab Rauf, who is also the caretaker chief minister, said the state election would not only determine Melaka’s future but also serve as a crucial test ahead of the next general election.
“This is also a step towards the general election.
“God willing, if we succeed in Melaka, we will succeed in Putrajaya,” he said.
He added that a united effort by BN and PAS would be vital to winning back public confidence in the coalition.
The Election Commission has set Nov 14 for polling, with nominations scheduled for Oct 31 and early voting on Nov 10.
