GEORGE TOWN: Seat allocation negotiations among Perikatan Nasional component parties for the six upcoming state elections are almost done, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Perikatan chairman also claimed that the enthusiasm shown by voters, especially the Malays, in supporting the coalition at the state polls was currently at an extraordinary level.Speaking at the Penang Perikatan convention and launch of the state Perikatan machinery here Saturday , the Pagoh MP also said the component parties will finalise seat talks on Wednesday .
"If you’re asking if all the parties are satisfied with the outcome, all of them will say no. PAS happy? No. Bersatu even more . Gerakan as well,” he said.Also present were Gerakan president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai, who is also Penang Perikatan chairman, and state coalition leaders. Selangor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negri Sembilan and Penang will be facing state elections anytime soon although their respective state legislative assemblies are expected to be dissolved on different dates.Separately, Muhyiddin confirmed that he will be meeting former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin next week.
Muhyiddin, who is Bersatu president, hoped the former Umno youth chief would agree to join Perikatan. "I have set the date and Khairy and his delegation will meet me next week, we are confident he will make a wise decision,” he said. - Bernama
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