BUTTERWORTH: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister, says the Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional alliance should leverage their different grassroots strengths for victory in the upcoming six state elections on Aug 12.
Anwar, who is also the Pakatan chairman, highlighted that Barisan, particularly Umno, had a strong presence in rural areas, while DAP had a strong base in urban areas. PKR, on the other hand, had influence in mixed areas.
“By harnessing the strengths of each grassroots movement, Pakatan-Barisan can become an unstoppable force,” emphasized Anwar.
Speaking at the launch of the Jelajah Perpaduan Madani Negeri Pulau Pinang on Sunday (July 16) night, Anwar stressed the need for an all-out mobilization of energy by Pakatan-Barisan.
Anwar, also the president of PKR, expressed confidence in the partnership between Pakatan and Barisan in Penang, predicting exceptional support for the unity government in the upcoming state election.
Anwar commended the people of Penang, stating that he was amazed by their progress and was certain that they would elect a proven leadership under Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
The event was attended by leaders from both Pakatan and Barisan, including Chow, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also the Umno president, Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who is also the DAP secretary-general, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mahamad Sabu, who is also the Parti Amanah Negara president, and DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng.
Credit: The Star : News Feed
