BN victory shows voters’ trust in Anwar, says Zahid

 

Newly-elected Mahkota assemblyman Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah (front row, centre) celebrating his victory with BN and DAP leaders this evening.

PETALING JAYA: 

Barisan Nasional’s landslide victory in the Mahkota by-election showed voters’ acceptance of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, said BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The success in Mahkota marks the people’s acceptance of Anwar’s leadership and administration,

 Zahid said in a Facebook post today.

BN candidate Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah was elected the new assemblyman for Mahkota by a majority four times larger than BN obtained in 2022 through Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain. The by-election was called following her death on Aug 2.

Zahid, who is also the deputy prime minister, expressed gratitude to Mahkota’s voters for choosing BN. He said the coalition’s success reflected the legacy of the late Sharifah, who had worked tirelessly as the assemblyman of Mahkota.

Her service remains in our memory and is our inspiration in serving the people of Mahkota,

 he added.

Zahid also urged party members to not be arrogant following the victories in the Mahkota and Nenggiri by-elections, in which Umno wrestled back the Kelantan state seat from Perikatan Nasional.

The Umno president also urged Syed Hussien to fulfil his role as the new assemblyman. 

Syed Hussien, remember that promises must be kept. Do your best for Mahkota,

 he said. - FMT