PERIKATAN Nasional (PN) will not withdraw its support for the federal government even if the coalition clashes with Umno in the Malacca state elections on November 20, said PN deputy chairman Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

He said this is because PN is placing its full trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

“It has not crossed our mind (to withdraw support) because we can see the government is striving to do its best through the Malaysian Family concept that has been launched.

“Everything is proceeding smoothly. God willing, we will continue (the cooperation) and we seek the help of Allah to make all things smooth,” said Faizal, who is also Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) deputy president, at a press conference after attending the Senamrobik Perdana Peja Trophy 2021 in Ipoh today.

On October 22, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reiterated that the party would not work with Bersatu, which is a PN member, in the Malacca state elections.

Faizal, who is Youth and Sports Minister, said he has good ties with most Umno leaders, especially those in the cabinet, and that their relationship was not affected by political manoeuvrings.

“I see that there are people and leaders in these two groups who can still cooperate although I do not rule out the possibility of one or two individuals who seem confused by the agenda they should be fighting for,” he added.

He said PN was still willing to discuss cooperation with all parties including Umno for the sake of winning the state election. – Bernama, October 24, 2021.