MASJID TANAH: Barisan Nasional’s election machinery is at its highest level of readiness as the Melaka election enters its final stretch, with polling scheduled for Saturday.
BN Melaka chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh said the winning mentality among party members and campaign workers was also at its strongest, following efforts to strengthen preparations and streamline campaign operations.
He said several weaknesses identified during the campaign had been addressed to ensure the election machinery was better prepared for polling day.
“Certainly, our winning mentality is at a level where we are fully prepared for polling day.
“Whatever was loose, we have tightened, and whatever was unstable, we have strengthened. We have made the necessary preparations and further strengthened our machinery ahead of Nov 14,” he said.
He was speaking to reporters after attending the BN Gelombang Biru ceramah in Pasir Gembor, Tanjung Bidara, last night.
Ab Rauf said Umno’s experience in weathering various political crises had provided important lessons for party members and campaign workers on the need to remain loyal and persevere in their struggle.
He said every challenge faced should serve as a lesson to prevent past mistakes from being repeated and instead motivate the party to move forward.
“As the Malay saying goes, ‘biar patah sayap bertongkatkan paruh’ (fight against all odds), we will continue our struggle,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ab Rauf described the consensus under Muafakat Melaka as an additional strength in facing the election.
He said cooperation among the parties in the alliance must translate into joint campaign efforts and unity among their respective election machinery to secure victory on Nov 14.