Penang Umno liaison committee chairman Musa Sheikh Fadzir says the party will contest six legislative assembly seats in the state election to be held on August 12. 

“So far, it has been confirmed Umno will contest six seats in Penang, that is, we will defend our two seats, namely Permatang Berangan and Sungai Dua in the Tasek Gelugor parliamentary constituency, and contest in Penaga and Bertam in the Kepala Batas parliamentary constituency. 

“In addition, we will also contest in Sungai Acheh in the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency and Teluk Bahang in Balik Pulau (parliamentary constituency), which is the only seat Umno will be contesting on the island,” he told Bernama. 

He said Penang Umno is currently shortlisting candidates who will have their names submitted to the party leadership for selection. 

“Three names for each seat will be submitted to the leadership soon, maybe in two or three days I will send them… in terms of candidates this time we will present new faces and young people especially from among Umno Youth. 

“We are fielding young candidates because we want to bring renewal and I hope the voters can support Umno and the unity government parties in Penang and focus on the Malay majority areas. I believe that Umno can win five seats,” he said. 

The Election Commission last Wednesday fixed August 12 for simultaneous elections in six states – Penang, Kedah, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Kelantan, and Terengganu. Nomination day is July 29 and early voting will be held on August 8. – Bernama, July 12, 2023.