Without PAS, Umno and BN still strong in GE15 - Tengku Adnan

Umno treasurer-general Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said today his party and BN have their own advantages and strengths despite the decision to go without PAS in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15).

Tengku Adnan, who is also the incumbent Putrajaya MP, was optimistic the people would continue to support Umno and BN because the coalition has a clear goal and direction in developing the country, in addition to having a good track record.

“If the people look back on what BN has done... they will continue to support BN.

“BN is a multiracial, multicultural, and multi-ethnic party, and it represents all communities in Malaysia, whether Malay, Chinese, or Indian,” he told Bernama.

Yesterday, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Umno and BN had decided to go solo in GE15, following PAS’ decision to strengthen its collaboration with Perikatan Nasional.

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang earlier said the decision was made in the spirit of ummah unity.

Elaborating on the cooperation between PAS and Bersatu, Tengku Adnan (above) said: “That is their choice... we respect that, and we hope they succeed.

“We once tried to unite all parties through Muafakat Nasional, but it did not work out, so we decided to go solo,” he said.

In the meantime, Tengku Adnan said Putrajaya Umno has made thorough preparations for GE15 and is only waiting for the important dates to be announced by the Election Commission.

Asked whether he would be defending the Putrajaya parliamentary seat, he said: “Insya Allah.”

In GE14, Tengku Adnan retained the Putrajaya parliamentary seat after garnering a majority of 3,372 votes to defeat Zainal Abidin Kidam (PAS) and Samsu Adabi Mamat (PKR).

- Bernama

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