HULU SELANGOR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Pakatan Harapan election machinery in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election to campaign diligently and convey accurate information about the Unity Government's achievements and successes.
His senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin said Anwar, as Harapan's chairman, also stressed the importance of conducting a fair campaign without resorting to slander, racial sentiments, or personal attacks in the effort to defend the seat.
Shamsul was speaking to the press at a media conference arranged by Selangor Parti Keadilan Rakyat today.
Anwar is currently in Riyadh to attend a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Meanwhile, Shamsul, who is also Keadilan's International Bureau chairman, said the Harapan candidate representing the Unity Government, Pang Sock Tao, possesses strong leadership potential, and an excellent educational background.
In this regard, he urged voters to not overlook these qualities.
“This by-election may not directly impact the state administration, but the people of Kuala Kubu Baharu should not underestimate or miss the opportunity to elect the right leader,” Shamsul added.
The by-election features a four-cornered contest involving Pang Sock Tao against Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia), and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent).
This election follows the passing of Kuala Kubu Baharu state assemblyman Lee Kee Hiong, 58, on March 21 due to cancer.
The Election Commission has scheduled May 11 for polling, with early voting on May 7.
— Bernama
