PKR president-elect Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to go for the Port Dickson parliamentary seat would definitely have been made after considering all strategic and sentimental aspects, said Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.

He said the decision was the outcome of long and deep discussions.

“I, together with the people of Negeri Sembilan, give our full support to Anwar to contest the Port Dickson parliamentary seat,” he said in a statement in Seremban today.

Aminuddin, who is also state PKR chairperson and state Pakatan Harapan chairperson, said Anwar already had the mandate as PKR president and it was important that he return to the Parliament as there were many issues which needed his leadership as the “Father of Reformasi”, especially concerning the parliamentary institution and Malaysia.

He said after been denied the right to be an MP for a long time, the announcement that he would contest in the Port Dickson parliamentary seat would give a breath of fresh air to Malaysians, especially those who were loyal to the reformasi struggle.

"I also want to congratulate the former MP for Port Dickson, Danyal Balagopal Abdullah, who supported this move. I give my word that I will give my full commitment especially to PKR members and will take full responsibility to ensure victory for Anwar," he said.

Aminuddin said he would hold a Harapan meeting soon to discuss the party machinery’s plan of action for the Port Dickson by-election.

"I urge all Negeri Sembilan PKR members to give their full support to Anwar and their commitment to campaign for the by-election,” he said.

- Bernama