SEAT talks among Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties for the state elections are almost done, coalition chairman Muhyiddin Yassin said.

The Pagoh MP said the parties will finalise talks on Wednesday. 

“If you’re asking if all the (component) parties are satisfied with the outcome, (of course) all of them will say no. PAS happy? No. Bersatu even more (not satisfied). Gerakan as well,” he said when speaking at the Penang PN Convention and launch of state PN election machinery in George Town today.

Also present were Gerakan president Dominic Lau Hoe Chai, who is also Penang PN chairman, and state PN leaders. 

Meanwhile, Muhyiddin claimed the enthusiasm shown by voters, especially the Malays, to support PN in the state polls was at an extraordinary level.

Selangor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negri Sembilan and Penang will hold elections in the near future although their respective legislative assemblies are expected to be dissolved on different dates. 

Separately, Muhyiddin confirmed he will meet former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin next week.

Muhyiddin, who is Bersatu president, hopes the ex-Umno Youth chief will agree to join PN. 

“I have set the date and Khairy and his delegation will meet me next week. We are confident he will make a wise decision,” he said. – Bernama, June 17, 2023.