07-08-2023, 11:54 AM
Pointless for Umno to contest polls in 3 PN-held states, says Shahidan
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PETALING JAYA: Arau MP Shahidan Kassim believes that Umno’s decision to contest in the three Perikatan Nasional-led states in next month’s state elections will be pointless.
Shahidan said it is highly possible his former party will lose in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu as Umno members there no longer support the party.
“Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu are PN strongholds. What’s the point of Umno competing? They will lose and only embarrass themselves, and they will eventually lose (all) their influence,” Berita Harian quoted him as saying.
“Though they have an alliance with Pakatan Harapan and may have the numbers to win, Umno have forgotten that their supporters voted for them back then as they said ‘No Anwar No DAP’.
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Shahidan said it is highly possible his former party will lose in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu as Umno members there no longer support the party.
“Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu are PN strongholds. What’s the point of Umno competing? They will lose and only embarrass themselves, and they will eventually lose (all) their influence,” Berita Harian quoted him as saying.
“Though they have an alliance with Pakatan Harapan and may have the numbers to win, Umno have forgotten that their supporters voted for them back then as they said ‘No Anwar No DAP’.
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