Johor BN, Pakatan contesting all seats won’t affect federal cooperation, says Fahmi
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The decision by Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Johor to each contest all 56 seats in the next state election will not affect cooperation at the federal government level, said PH communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
He said the stance expressed by Johor BN and PH was made at the state level and does not impact the existing cooperative relationship.
“I believe we will wait and listen to the views of the top leadership at PH level this afternoon,” he said at a press conference held in conjunction with the PH Convention at the Persada International Convention Centre here today.
When asked whether there were efforts or indications that BN might seek negotiations with PH, he did not rule out the possibility.
“Maybe, maybe, yes,” he said briefly.
Yesterday, Johor Menteri Besar and state BN chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the decision to contest all state seats, followed by Johor PH chief Aminolhuda Hassan, who made a similar announcement when speaking at the convention today.
In another development, Fahmi, who is also PKR information chief, said PH is prepared to face any possibility, including a Special State Assembly sitting reportedly scheduled for June 24.
Commenting on the convention, Fahmi said it had proceeded smoothly, with attendance from members, delegates and leaders so far estimated to exceed 8,000, surpassing the target of 5,000.
This afternoon, Prime Minister and PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to deliver the keynote address and officiate at the PH 2026 Convention, themed “Tekad Madani, Harapan Rakyat” (Madani Resolve, People’s Hope).
Among the leaders expected to speak are DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu and PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
