Loke: Talks with BN on state polls pact not difficult, all about timing

 

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said there should not be any major issues in discussions concerning political cooperation between Pakatan Harapan and BN to face the upcoming state elections.

Loke (above) believes political timing was key when making decisions on the matter.

“There should be no issues in the discussions. In politics, timing is key, anything that needs to be done always requires consideration.

“To me, it’s not a difficult issue, we (Harapan and BN) have formed the government and sit in the same cabinet. We (managed) to complete discussions on the formation of the government in five days, so the question of difficult negotiations does not arise.

“When the time comes, a decision will be made, and there is a process to go through for discussions and negotiations,” Loke, who is transport minister and Seremban MP, told reporters after attending the N9 Youth Talent Competition 2022 today.

Loke, however, pointed out that the main focus now was to ensure the country’s administration runs smoothly.

He said the people want the government to function efficiently and handle its entrusted duties well.

The six states with elections due this year are Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu.

“Once the state legislative assemblies are dissolved, there will still be 60 days to hold elections. The parties are experienced enough, so I am not worried about delays in the negotiations, no issues with that. The people want the government to function well,” he said.

Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said yesterday that the coalition had yet to discuss with BN about possible cooperation in facing the six state elections this year.

- Bernama