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New Straits Times
02-08-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Muhyiddin: PN exploring alliances ahead of Sabah polls
TAWAU: Discussions on possible cooperation with other parties, including Warisan, ahead of the 17th Sabah state election are still ongoing, said Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin did not rule out the need to form a strong coalition to boost PN's chances of recapturing Sabah, adding that the PN logo would be used in the election as it had gained wide acceptance nationwide. "No decision has been made, but we are arranging strategies and holding discussions with many parties. There is no need to announce everything now… that is strategy, a secret," he said after attending the Jelajah Rakyat 2025 programme last night. Muhyiddin, who is also Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president, said PN was committed to addressing long-standing basic issues in Sabah such as clean water supply, electricity and road infrastructure if given the mandate to govern at both state and federal levels. "These are not new issues. Sabahans have been raising them for decades but solutions have yet to materialise. If we are given the mandate, PN will draw up a comprehensive plan to resolve these problems in stages. If not within a year, we will try to secure funds as soon as possible and prioritise marginalised areas." The former prime minister said the strong turnout at the event showed growing public disillusionment with the current government and rising confidence in PN as a credible alternative. "The support we saw tonight is very clear. With one voice, the people want PN to form the government at both federal and state levels," he said.
Daily Express
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Muhy denies PN has lost relevance in Sabah
Published on: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: Muhyiddin said public support for PN in Sabah remains, adding that the electorate can assess the current administration based on unresolved infrastructure issues, including water, electricity and roads. SANDAKAN: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin denied that Perikatan Nasional (PN), the opposition coalition he heads, has lost relevance in Sabah, insisting that party members remain active and involved. He also said PN has not finalised how many seats it will contest in the imminent 17th Sabah State Election (PRN17). The PN Chairman and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) President said discussions are ongoing and decisions would be made jointly with Bersatu Vice President Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee, who is also Beluran MP. 'We are reviewing all constituencies, including the more than 70 seats expected to be contested after the State Assembly is dissolved,' he told a press conference after the Jelajah Rakyat 2025 'Kasi Bagus Sabah' programme in Karamunting on Friday. He said PN is open to discussions with other parties, except Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). 'If there are groups interested in working together, we will take that into consideration. But no decisions have been made yet, as there is still time.' Muhyiddin said any such cooperation is unlikely to involve GRS, accusing the coalition of having acted in bad faith during the previous election. He said several seats held by GRS leaders were initially won under the PN banner before they shifted allegiance following the formation of the GRS-led state government. 'At that time, we suggested the name GRS when we were aligned. Later, they registered it as a political party. I had expected it to be a non-governmental organisation (NGO),' he said. He questioned whether it would make sense for PN to cooperate again with a group that had gone on to register itself as a party without full disclosure. Muhyiddin said public support for PN in Sabah remains, adding that the electorate can assess the current administration based on unresolved infrastructure issues, including water, electricity and roads. He was accompanied by Kiandee, supreme council member Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah, Srikandi chief Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin and local representatives from Batu Sapi, Libaran and surrounding areas. At the event, he received 800 membership forms from former PKR Batu Sapi branch members and representatives from PGRS Batu Sapi, who have joined Bersatu. In his speech, he said elected representatives should remain consistent in their positions and not shift alliances after winning elections. Ronald, meanwhile, said voters are fully aware of which parties have maintained their positions and which have changed direction after the last general election. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
