PKR president Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to contest the Tambun parliamentary seat in the coming general election will not have an impact on Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) performance, especially in Perak. 

PN secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin said it is common knowledge that Anwar’s confidence is a case of having “more bark than bite” that has not been translated into any positive changes in the country’s political landscape.

“Whether that decision will materialise or not, we shall wait and see,” he said when met after the launch of the Larut PN parliamentary constituency gathering in Selama, Larut today.

With the decision, Anwar is most likely to contest against incumbent Tambun MP Ahmad Faizal Azumu, who is Bersatu deputy president and former Perak menteri besar.

In the 2018 general election, Faizal, who contested on the Pakatan Harapan ticket using the PKR logo, won the seat with a 5,320-vote majority in a three-cornered fight against candidates from Barisan Nasional and PAS. 

Hamzah also believes that PN has now attracted more support in Perak and is capable of adding more seats in the upcoming polls, especially in the northern parts of the state. – Bernama, October 22, 2022.