THE claim by Perikatan Nasional (PN) that if they win big in the state elections on August 12, change will follow in the central government is irresponsible, DAP secretary-general, Anthony Loke said.

He said the statement showed the opposition alliance has run out of ideas with the statement to confuse the people.

“The state election is to determine state governments. It is not to determine the central government. The unity government which comprises various parties is stable and strong. This is more so when we obtained strong support from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). 

“When the Premier of Sarawak (Abang Johari Tun Openg) and the Sabah Chief Minister (Hajiji Noor) joined the prime minister (Anwar Ibrahim) to accompany Selangor Menteri Besar (Amirudin Shari) during the nomination of candidates, it gives the signal that the administration is strong, and is here to stay,” he told reporters after attending a dialogue with the Parent-Teacher Association of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Chung Hwa We Sin Kuala Terengganu today.

Loke who is also transport minister said with the undivided support of leaders, any attempts to topple the unity government or Anwar would not get the support of Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional MPs.

Commenting further, Anthony said that PN should try to bring the message of change and development to these six states if it wins on August 12 instead of continuing to dream of capturing Putrajaya.

“These statements of theirs to change the government is like clapping with one hand. It’s just wishful thinking. So, I think the people can judge if they don’t have the sincerity to bring progress to their respective states,” he said.

The state elections in Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah, Selangor, Penang and Negri Sembilan on August 12 will be held simultaneously with the Kuala Terengganu Parliamentary by-election, and early voting is set for August 8. – Bernama, August 3, 2023.