Shabery: BN needs to field more new faces for state polls

BN should field more new faces in the six state elections on Aug 12, said its strategic communications director Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

He said BN should offer something “fresher” for the Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan elections although previous candidates were still considered relevant in certain constituencies.

“We could see that many new candidates were fielded in the Malacca and Johor state elections, and I believe a decision will be made to put up many new candidates,” he said as a guest on Bernama TV’s “Ruang Bicara” programme yesterday.

He said BN’s preparations for the polls were progressing smoothly and they would cooperate with other parties in the federal government to make an impact in the seats to be contested.

“We will wait for the final preparations before the nomination of candidates, and I believe this election will be different from previous ones.

“The technique will be different, the tactic will be different and how we present to voters will also be different from the old ways,” said Shabery, who is also Felda’s chairperson.

The six states will go to the polls on Aug 12, with nominations set for July 29 and early voting on Aug 8.

- Bernama

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