PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun has proved his credibility in leading the state government through investment achievements over the past five years.

Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, is still puzzled about talk whether Aminuddin, the incumbent Sikamat assemblyman, will contest in the state polls.

“I’m happy with his performance and satisfied with the implementation of state governance. Negri Sembilan is key in terms of investment because it is located near the Klang Valley and is very strategic.

“The final discussion (Aminuddin as a candidate) will be discussed with Pakatan Harapan component parties. For now, he seems to be the poster boy because he is the menteri besar,” he told reporters after delivering his message to Negri Sembilan civil servants in Seremban today.

Anwar was asked whether Aminuddin, who is also Negri Sembilan PH chairman, will be contesting in the state elections.

In the 2018 general election, PH won 20 seats – DAP (11), PKR (6) and Amanah (3) – while Barisan Nasional (BN) secured 16 seats, 15 of which by Umno and one, MIC.

Meanwhile, Aminuddin believed he is still enjoying the support for the August 12 polls.

“I am still getting the support,” he said briefly when met by the media during lunch with Anwar at Taman Ampangan in Seremban.

In the 2018 polls, Aminuddin won the Sikamat seat with a 3,413 vote majority in a four-cornered contest.

The Election Commission has set August 12 as the polling day for six states, namely Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan.

The nomination of candidates has been fixed for July 29 while early voting is on August 8. – Bernama, July 7, 2023.