CHINI POLLS | The Felda Generation Malaysia Legal Practitioners' Association (PPUGFM) has urged the opposition to give Umno a walkover for the Chini by-election.
PPUGFM president Mohd Rosidi Hassan (above) said saving lives was more important than other needs in view of the Covid-19 outbreak.
"In view of this, we urge (the opposition) not to cause a contest during the Chini by-election.
"Let Chini continue to be represented by Umno until the term (of the Pahang State Legislative Assembly) expires," Rosidi said in a statement today.
He said Umno had the clear mandate to represent Chini during the last general election.
"If we consider that Muafakat Nasional now exists, it is clear who will be choice of the Chini voters," he said.
The late Abu Bakar Harun retained the Chini seat with an impressive 60 percent of the votes cast, with PAS candidate Mohd Fadhil Noor Abdul Karim coming in at a distant second (32 percent) followed by Bersatu's Mohamad Razali Ithnain (6.5 percent), who failed to retain his deposit.
So far, no opposition party has declared that it will vie for the Chini state seat, which is located under the Pekan parliamentary constituency - the stronghold of former prime minister and former Umno president Najib Abdul Razak.
Rosidi said that PPUGFM's position was not against the principles of democracy.
"Should the Election Commission have another way of conducting the election, such as having it online, then we will support the polls to be held.
"However, for now, it is better there is no election, to avoid a disaster (due to the possible spread of Covid-19)," he said.
The Chini by-election, called after the death of Abu Bakar on May 6, is slated to be held on July 4, with June 20 fixed as the nomination date, while early voting will be on June 30. - Mkini
If saving lives more important, it can always be the other way round....why not umno give the opposition a walkover.......kah...kah...kah...!!
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