SEMENYIH POLLS | Prime Minister Dr Mahathir today insisted that he was told by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang that his party would not back Umno in the upcoming Semenyih by-election.
Mahathir first made the claim during a press conference yesterday, and reiterated that Hadi, along with PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan and Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, had said the same in a meeting on Friday.
"I have to tell the truth. Hadi, Takiyuddin and Samsuri admitted that they would not support Umno this time (in Semenyih), because Umno is not up against DAP.
"They previously supported Umno because the rival candidate was from DAP," he said at a press conference in Puchong after launching the National Community Policy.
Mahathir, the Pakatan Harapan chairperson, also insisted he has in his possession a written agreement which was signed by Takiyuddin.
His comments yesterday came just hours after PAS representatives accompanied BN candidate Zakaria Hanafi for his nomination.
It also contradicted acting Umno president Mohamad Hasan’s statement yesterday that his party will be working closely together with PAS throughout the Semenyih campaign, and even share responsibilities.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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