PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional (PN) are capable of retaining Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, says former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
He also predicted the opposition coalition will do well in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, and did not rule out a PN victory in either state, Sinar Harian reported.
However, he was more pessimistic about PN’s chances in Penang.
“I am confident that PN can win in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, which will be governed by PAS again,” he was quoted as saying.
“In Selangor and Negeri Sembilan there are still opportunities. Penang is quite difficult because there are not many constituencies that PN can win,” he said after casting his ballot at Sekolah Kebangsaan Titi Gajah in Alor Setar. He was voting in the Anak Bukit seat.
Mahathir added that a heavy defeat inflicted upon Pakatan Harapan (PH) in any seat should be considered the people’s rejection of the unity government.
“It sends a message to the federal government. If PH loses a lot, it should be concerned about the people’s rejection of this government,” he said.
