THE Selangor unity team comprising Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) will launch its offer for the next five years ahead of the state election on Monday.  

Selangor PH chairman Amirudin Shari said the nomination process for all 56 PH and BN candidates under the Selangor state unity concept had proceeded smoothly today.  

“The spirit of camaraderie and collaboration, which is the basis of the federal government, is translated into the actions of the state polls because this cooperation is based on trust and not betrayal,” he said in a statement today. 

Amirudin, who is also caretaker Selangor menteri besar, said the nominations went well and was enlivened by the presence of the entire machinery in the state. He was confident that the unity government’s candidates could lead in 68-70% of the areas being contested as well as be victorious in close fights in other areas. 

“This commitment will lift Selangor to an even higher level and it could only be realised with a sincere and united team capable of offering services honestly to raise the dignity of Selangor residents,” said Amirudin, who is a candidate for Sungai Tua.  

A total of 147 candidates are contesting for 56 state seats in the Selangor elections. 

Of that number, 44 candidates represent PH and 12 are from BN; Perikatan Nasional (56); Muda (14); Parti Sosialis Malaysia (four); Parti Rakyat Malaysia (six); Parti Utama Rakyat (one); and independents (10). 

The Election Commission has set the state polls in Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Penang, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah and the by-election for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary seat to be held simultaneously on August 12 and early voting on August 8. – Bernama, July 29, 2023.