PERIKATAN Nasional (PN) announced last night it intends to stand in all state seats in Kedah and Penang.

Its chairman Muhyiddin Yassin previously said the coalition will contest in 56 seats in Selangor, with 31 Bersatu candidates, PAS (17), and Gerakan (8).

Among its big-name candidates are former ministers Mohamed Azmin Ali and Rina Harun, who will contest in Hulu Kelang and Batu Tiga respectively.

In Kedah, PAS will field 21 candidates, Bersatu (12) and Gerakan (3). A total of 23 candidates are new faces, including academics and sports figures.

The academics contesting are former Universiti Utara Malaysia vice-chancellor Prof Haim Hilman, who will be fielded in Jitra and Prof Dr Muhammad Suffian in Bandar Baharu, while footballer Baddrol Bakhtiar will stand in Gurun and former professional footballer Radhi Mat Din will represent PN in Alor Mengkudu.

Caretaker Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor will defend his Jeneri seat.

In Penang, Gerakan had the majority of candidates at 19, followed by PAS (7), PAS Supporters’ Asssembly (3), Bersatu (7) and four Bersatu associate members.

State elections in Selangor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang and Negri Sembilan are slated for August 12, with nominations this Saturday and early voting on August 8. – Bernama, July 27, 2023.