Johor PN not affected by political talks about Umno

 

Johor Perikatan Nasional (PN) is not affected by "political talks" about Umno wanting to sever its ties with Bersatu ahead of the 15th general election (GE15), said its secretary Dr Sahruddin Jamal.

However, he hoped that any action which could disrupt the consensus between the political entities could stop for the sake of their cooperation that was established in March last year.

He said Johor PN also regretted, if it were true, that there were allegations from Umno that Bersatu was never honest in their cooperation.

“The issue should not arise among the parties in the ruling coalition.

“Take Johor Bersatu for example, although having to let go of the Menteri Besar post following the change in the state government last year, the party remains calm and continues to serve and support the current state administration,” he said at a news conference in Johor Bahru, earlier today.

Dr Sahruddin, who is also the Bukit Kepong assemblyperson and Johor Bersatu secretary, admitted that there were some issues among Bersatu members, but the problems were not expressed openly, with allegations that could harm the good relations with other component parties.

“It’s important for us to reach mutual agreement or consensus in facing challenges and avoid issuing outrageous statements,” he said.

He also said that no party has ever experienced a general election in today's "totally different" political demographics.

“This is further challenged with the threats of Covid-19 around the world which cripples the economy,” he added.

Therefore, he urged all PN component parties to honour their consensus as arguments would hamper the efforts to form a government after the next general election.

“Whether we want to do it or not, we have to cooperate to ensure our victory (in GE15),” he said.

- Bernama