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Pejuang applies to join PN
The party led by Mukhriz Mahathir is seeking a ‘long-term partnership’ with Perikatan Nasional and not just for the upcoming state elections.
Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir says the party’s central executive council has decided to apply to join the Muhyiddin Yassin-led coalition. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Pejuang has applied to join Perikatan Nasional (PN) as a component party, party president Mukhriz Mahathir has announced.
In a statement, Mukhriz said the party’s central executive council had decided to apply to join the Muhyiddin Yassin-led coalition.
He said the council decided that it was not sufficient for Pejuang to only form an electoral pact with other parties or coalitions to avoid seat clashes.
“It would be more beneficial for all parties involved if Pejuang joins PN and contests under the PN logo.
“This also means that Pejuang’s partnership with PN would be for the long-term rather than only for the state elections which are expected to be held in the middle of the year,” he said.
Mukhriz, a former Kedah menteri besar and Jerlun MP, said joining PN would prevent a split in Malay votes in the state elections.
“We hope the PN leadership will consider Pejuang’s application and give a positive response,” he said.
This comes just a day after former Pejuang chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad – Mukhriz’s father – joined Putra, a party led by long-time ally Ibrahim Ali, as a member and adviser.
Mahathir and 12 other party leaders had quit Pejuang, the party he founded in 2020, following its decision to withdraw from the Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) coalition.
Mukhriz had been holding meetings with component parties from both Pakatan Harapan (PH) and PN in the past month.
PAS election director Sanusi Nor said Mukhriz had recently met the party’s top leadership, including its president, Abdul Hadi Awang, his deputy and the three vice-presidents.
However, Sanusi said the details of the discussions were not disclosed.
Kedah PH chairman Mahfuz Omar had also confirmed meeting Mukhriz two months ago to discuss a “partnership” for the state elections in Kedah, though he said the final decision would be made by PH’s presidential council.
PETALING JAYA: Pejuang has applied to join Perikatan Nasional (PN) as a component party, party president Mukhriz Mahathir has announced.
In a statement, Mukhriz said the party’s central executive council had decided to apply to join the Muhyiddin Yassin-led coalition.
He said the council decided that it was not sufficient for Pejuang to only form an electoral pact with other parties or coalitions to avoid seat clashes.
“It would be more beneficial for all parties involved if Pejuang joins PN and contests under the PN logo.
“This also means that Pejuang’s partnership with PN would be for the long-term rather than only for the state elections which are expected to be held in the middle of the year,” he said.
Mukhriz, a former Kedah menteri besar and Jerlun MP, said joining PN would prevent a split in Malay votes in the state elections.
“We hope the PN leadership will consider Pejuang’s application and give a positive response,” he said.
This comes just a day after former Pejuang chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad – Mukhriz’s father – joined Putra, a party led by long-time ally Ibrahim Ali, as a member and adviser.
Mahathir and 12 other party leaders had quit Pejuang, the party he founded in 2020, following its decision to withdraw from the Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) coalition.
Mukhriz had been holding meetings with component parties from both Pakatan Harapan (PH) and PN in the past month.
PAS election director Sanusi Nor said Mukhriz had recently met the party’s top leadership, including its president, Abdul Hadi Awang, his deputy and the three vice-presidents.
However, Sanusi said the details of the discussions were not disclosed.
Kedah PH chairman Mahfuz Omar had also confirmed meeting Mukhriz two months ago to discuss a “partnership” for the state elections in Kedah, though he said the final decision would be made by PH’s presidential council.
I really hope PN would accept Pejuang into its fold. After all, birds of a feather flocks together.
ReplyDeleteBut, if Mukhriz thinks that joining PN will help Pejuang, he must wake up from his sleep walk.
First the abangs in PN will treat Pejuang like the shit little adik it really is. Second, if Mukhriz thinks his name adds value, he again must wake up from his sleep walk.
Perhaps another alternative is for Pejuang to just commit seppuku and end its existence?