Bersatu must be realistic, says Nur Jazlan on GE15 seat talks

Mohd Farhan Darwis Mohd Farhan Darwis Updated 5 years ago · Published on 15 Aug 2020 5:18PM · 4 Comments

Johor Umno deputy chief Nur Jazlan Mohamed says Bersatu being part of Muafakat Nasional will complement the Malay-Muslim pact. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, August 15, 2020.

BERSATU should be realistic about its seat demands for the 15th general election, said Nur Jazlan Mohamed.

The Johor Umno deputy chief said Bersatu has been made weak as members try to sort out their loyalties after former chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad launched his new party, Pejuang.

“Bersatu will be decimated after Pejuang pulls it apart. I hope what’s left of the party will be realistic when making demands for seats and accept a smaller share, consistent with the party’s status,” he told The Malaysian Insight.

He expressed hope for the elections to be called before Dr Mahathir can do more damage to Bersatu.

Earlier today, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, in a video message to members, said the party will join Umno and PAS’ Muafakat Nasional alliance.

This raised questions on the future of the ruling Perikatan Nasional coalition, which has yet to be registered.

Umno has said it will not formally join PN, preferring to stay in MN instead.

Bersatu’s entry into MN will cement the three Malay parties’ position as the backbone of the government.

PN’s allies are Gabungan Parti Sarawak, MCA, MIC and several Sabah outfits.

Nur Jazlan said Bersatu being part of MN will complement the Malay-Muslim pact.

“We have to thank Dr Mahathir, as the formation of Pejuang drove Muhyiddin to join MN. (Bersatu) will complement MN when they are eventually accepted.”

PAS Dewan Ulama chief Nik Mohamad Zawawi Salleh said Muhyiddin is sincere and determined to team up with his party and Umno.

“PAS is open to the idea. I’m sure Umno is also agreeable to this.”

He said the cooperation augurs well for Malay-Muslim unity. – August 15, 2020.

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  • Umno must be realistic. Get rid of all corruptors heavyweight or lightweight, politicians or govt servants apple polishers or ball carriers. 60 year rule full of mud

    Posted 5 years ago by Zainuddin Yusoff · Reply

  • Jazlan is the JOHOR Umno Deputy Chief. To just use "Umno Deputy Chief" implies that he is the deputy chief of Umno itself.

    Posted 5 years ago by Léon Moch · Reply

  • Jazlan is the JOHOR Umno Deputy Chief. To just use "Umno Deputy Chief" implies that he is the deputy chief of Umno itself.

    Posted 5 years ago by Léon Moch · Reply

  • After moving into the den of bandits, Bersatu must have the lion heart to subdue the corruptors in UMNO and PAS as this is the original mission of Bersatu. TUN is all READY to do it, is Muh?

    Posted 5 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply