Chini win shows BN still accepted by the people, says Zahid
CHINI POLLS | Six victories in by-elections, including the latest for the Chini state seat has proven that BN is still relevant and accepted by the people, said BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, adding that this put paid to all the talk that the BN symbol was no longer accepted by the public.
“I am convinced that these six by-elections (after the 14th General Election) clearly provide evidence that BN is not only still relevant but also has a bright future if the component parties and friends in Umno and Muafakat Nasional give their support to ensure success in the next general election.
CHINI POLLS | Six victories in by-elections, including the latest for the Chini state seat has proven that BN is still relevant and accepted by the people, said BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, adding that this put paid to all the talk that the BN symbol was no longer accepted by the public.
“I am convinced that these six by-elections (after the 14th General Election) clearly provide evidence that BN is not only still relevant but also has a bright future if the component parties and friends in Umno and Muafakat Nasional give their support to ensure success in the next general election.
“In addition, we are now part of Perikatan Nasional," said Zahid who is also Umno president.
"This combination will also contribute to success and voters in Chini want continuity of BN services,” he told reporters after the official announcement of the results of the Chini by-election at the National Youth Skills Training Institute (IKBN) in Pekan last night.
Prior to this, BN had won the parliamentary seats in Cameron Highlands, Tanjung Piai and Kimanis, as well as the state seats in Semenyih and Rantau.
Meanwhile, Pekan MP Najib Abdul Razak who is also Pekan Umno division head said although faced with two independent candidates, the Muafakat Nasional was not complacent in tackling the competition.
“This victory shows that BN and Muafakat Nasional has such strong support that the two independent candidates lost their deposits.
"I consider this as a victory for the voters in Chini as they want a people’s representative who can serve them and continue the development in this area as well as ensure a better future,” he said.
The Chini state seat by-election saw BN candidate Mohd Sharim Md Zain, 41, winning with a majority of 12,650 after gaining 13,872 votes.
Of the challengers, independent candidates Tengku Zainul Hisham Tengku Hussin, 64, obtained 1,222 votes while Mohd Shukri Mohd Ramli, 49, only received 137 votes, causing both to lose their deposits.
Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail described the ‘young candidate’ strategy which fielded Mohd Sharim as a major victory for BN.
He said besides being a young candidate, Mohd Sharim was known to many of the Chini residents as he was active in various youth associations and often assisted the previous state assemblyperson, the late Abu Bakar Harun.
- Bernama
Zahid UMNO accepted by voters but you are no longer accepted in UMNO. UMNO is just waiting for the court's verdict to get rid of you!
yup....PAKATAN IS DEAD.....PKR is dead.
Agreed that UMNO is still liked by Malay voters. Also see it as their big heartedness to demand for positive reformatory changes in UMNO or a call for total cleanup of corrupt and exploiting leaders. The community has fond love for the Party. A positive change in UMNO leadership will effect similar changes in the community. Like what Tok Mat the UMNO Deputy President observed start looking for and giving prominence to young capable leaders. The Senior leaders can still continue to contest in GEs, but must stay behind the screen to serve as mentors. Serve as true Mentors not unlike someone we all know about. Start serving the rakyat.