Pakatan convention expected to address BN ties ahead of state, general elections, says Fahmi

“JOHOR BAHRU, May 16 — The Pakatan Harapan convention held here tomorrow is expected to address political cooperation between the coalition and Barisan Nasional (BN) for the coming state and general elections,” said 2026 PH Convention organising director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said this includes the political direction for the coming Johor and Malaka state election, leading up to the general election (GE16). “This is also to ensure that the relationship at the federal level remains intact as the unity government. “We still have a lot to do. At present, the country is facing a global supply crisis and political stability at the federal level is important,” he told reporters after inspecting the preparations for the 2026 PH Convention at the Persada International Convention Centre here today. Fahmi, who is also the PH communications director and PKR information chief, said upholding the unity government is important as in the recent royal crisis in Negeri Sembilan. He added that the Negeri Sembilan crisis was managed in an orderly, structured and non-detrimental way with the state’s Umno remaining supportive of the unity government despite having differences of opinion. “So, I believe that PH will continue to work towards what the coalition agreed on and signed with BN when forming the unity government,” he said. On the preparation for tomorrow’s convention, the communications minister said 5,000 attendees are expected to be present. He said this included PKR, DAP and Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) members from all over the country, including Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. “The convention is expected to start as early as 7.30am tomorrow with the registration session. “There will be speeches by key coalition leaders, including a message from PH chairman and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,” he said, adding that Anwar is expected to touch on the direction of PH in facing the Johor and Melaka state elections, in addition to preparations for GE16.

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