MELAKA: Barisan Nasional will not allow its hat-trick of victories alongside Perikatan Nasional in Johor, Negri Sembilan and Melaka to become a reason for the coalitions to be complacent.
BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the latest victory in Melaka, where the two coalitions secured 24 of the 28 state seats according to unofficial results, reflected the growing momentum of the blue wave that began in Johor and continued in Negri Sembilan.
He said the coalition hoped the momentum would spread nationwide, allowing the people to choose a government capable of ensuring stability and delivering on their aspirations.
“This hat-trick of three consecutive victories is not a reason for us to boast. Instead, we receive it with gratitude, humility and a deep sense of responsibility.
“We are aware that the mandate entrusted to us carries a great responsibility to fulfil every manifesto pledge and provide the best possible service to all the people of Melaka, regardless of their religion, race or background,” he said.
Zahid, who is also Umno president and deputy prime minister, said the 24-seat victory, which gave BN and PN more than a two-thirds majority in the state assembly, reflected the people’s confidence in the coalitions’ track record, stability and development plans.
“BN and PN have succeeded in forming the Melaka state government by winning 24 seats.
“The more than two-thirds majority shows that Melaka continues to choose the track record, stability and development direction offered by BN and PN,” he said.
He said the election had also demonstrated that the political understanding between the two coalitions was growing stronger and gaining wider acceptance among the people.
Also present were Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.