PM urges govt not to be complacent after Ayer Kuning win - Fahmi

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cautioned the government against being overconfident after winning the Ayer Kuning by-election, instead calling for intensified efforts to address public concerns.

Communications Minister and government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said the prime minister raised this in today’s cabinet meeting, while congratulating BN colleagues on their win.

“The prime minister stressed that the government shouldn't be too confident or relieved by this result, but must work harder to solve people’s problems.

“Clearly, the public desires not just political stability but an administration that drives economic growth while safeguarding welfare,” Fahmi said at his weekly press briefing in Putrajaya today.

He said Anwar viewed the victory as positive, showing shifting support among young and Malay voters despite lower turnout compared to the previous general election.

Of 20 polling districts, BN won 19 while Perikatan Nasional secured only one with a reduced majority, with Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) even outperforming PN in three polling districts.

In the three-cornered contest, BN candidate Yusri Bakir retained the seat for the coalition with 11,065 votes against PN’s Abd Muhaimin Malek (6,059 votes) and PSM’s Bawani KS (1,106 votes).

The result maintains BN’s stronghold in Ayer Kuning, which the coalition has held since 1986.

- Bernama

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