Kit Siang appeals for one-on-one contests in S'wak polls

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DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang has appealed for its erstwhile allies, specifically PKR to keep to one-on-one contests in the Sarawak polls as has been ironed out in the resolution to their earlier seat tussle.

"I want to make a final appeal for a one-to-one electoral contest between Pakatan Harapan and the BN in Sarawak general elections, as the Sarawak polls on May 7 is not just a battle for Sarawak but a battle for Malaysia," Lim said in a statement today.

He related that DAP and PKR leaders had reached an electoral understanding for a one-to-one contest in the Sarawak state general election with the BN, which had involved a lot of difficult give-and-take in negotiations.

"It is most unfortunate if this electoral understanding reached by DAP and PKR leaders are broken, resulting in a multi-cornered electoral contest involving the BN on the one part, and the DAP and PKR on the other," he said.

Lim hoped that this does not happen again, and that all will stay true to their newly concluded pact.

"I hope that in the interests of the political future, not only of Sarawak but of Malaysia, Harapan parties can face the challenges of the 11th Sarawak state general elections as one team," Lim opined.

Lim added that DAP leaders are prepared to campaign for PKR in constituencies contested by the party, and PKR leaders are welcome to campaign in areas contested by DAP candidates.

"This is so that we can send out a message, loud and clear, of Harapan’s solidarity, cohesion, and commitment to bring about political change not only in Sarawak but also in Malaysia," concluded the veteran politician.



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