KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today advised all parties contesting in the six state polls and the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election to campaign respectfully.
“InsyaAllah, let us all campaign in an orderly, courteous and civilised manner,” the Pakatan Harapan chairman told reporters.
Anwar said he is satisfied with the nomination process for the state elections in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu today.
“Alhamdulillah, it all ran smoothly. The candidates also submitted their nomination papers in order,” he said.
Earlier, Anwar was accompanied by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, and Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir in accompanying and showing support to the Unity Government’s candidates at several nomination centres in Selangor.
The Prime Minister also appreciated Abang Johari and Hajiji for their presence and support for the Harapan – BN candidates.
The polling for the six state polls involving 36 state seats in Kedah, 45 in Kelantan, 32 in Terengganu, 40 in Penang, 56 in Selangor, and 36 in Negeri Sembilan is set on August 12, together with the Kuala Terengganu by-election.
— Bernama
