TAWAU: Discussions on possible cooperation with other parties, including Warisan, ahead of the 17th Sabah state election are still ongoing, said Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Muhyiddin did not rule out the need to form a strong coalition to boost PN’s chances of recapturing Sabah, adding that the PN logo would be used in the election as it had gained wide acceptance nationwide.
“No decision has been made, but we are arranging strategies and holding discussions with many parties. There is no need to announce everything now… that is strategy, a secret,” he said after attending the Jelajah Rakyat 2025 programme last night.
Muhyiddin, who is also Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president, said PN was committed to addressing long-standing basic issues in Sabah such as clean water supply, electricity and road infrastructure if given the mandate to govern at both state and federal levels.
“These are not new issues. Sabahans have been raising them for decades but solutions have yet to materialise. If we are given the mandate, PN will draw up a comprehensive plan to resolve these problems in stages. If not within a year, we will try to secure funds as soon as possible and prioritise marginalised areas.”
The former prime minister said the strong turnout at the event showed growing public disillusionment with the current government and rising confidence in PN as a credible alternative.
“The support we saw tonight is very clear. With one voice, the people want PN to form the government at both federal and state levels,” he said.
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