MUAR, Aug 29 — Voters have a simple choice to make in the Simpang Jeram and Pulai by-elections: pick the Pakatan Harapan (Harapan) candidates to ensure continued development and the people’s well-being, said Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
The Johor Umno deputy chairman said voting for Harapan is a sign the people want development and good relations between the state and federal governments.
“The Simpang Jeram state seat should remain under the government, not the opposition. The same goes for the Pulai parliamentary seat. A vote for Perikatan Nasional (PN) would not bring any benefit to the people.
“But if they pick unity government candidates, they are choosing development, unity and good state-federal relations, and they would have elected representatives who can easily settle their problems,” he said.
He told reporters this after attending a talk by Harapan’s Simpang Jeram candidate, Nazri Abdul Rahman, at Taman Sri Kasih here last night. Also present was Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
The Pulai and Simpang Jeram by-elections were triggered by the death of Amanah deputy president Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub on July 23.
Both will see three-cornered fights among Harapan, PN and Independent candidates.
— Bernama
