Anwar dismisses varying survey predictions, including Ilham Centre’s forecast that BN-PN could win 22 of 36 Negeri Sembilan seats.
PORT DICKSON: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged Pakatan Harapan (PH) campaign workers to ignore conflicting election surveys and focus on the final hours of campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s Negeri Sembilan state election.
The PH chairman said multiple opinion polls had produced differing forecasts, stressing that the coalition’s machinery should concentrate on winning over voters instead of speculating on the outcome.
“There are six surveys and all six have different results.
“There is still time, so work first,” he told reporters after attending the Kembara Inspirasi Belia Akar Umbi (KIBAR) Negeri Sembilan 2026 programme at Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung Pasir Panjang today.
He was responding to a question on an Ilham Centre projection that Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN), if combined, could secure 22 of the 36 Negeri Sembilan state seats, while PH was projected to win at least nine.
When asked whether PH remained confident of retaining the state, Anwar reiterated that the coalition’s priority was to maximise the remaining campaign period rather than dwell on election forecasts.
“There is still time. Work first,” he said.
Earlier, in his address to youths at the KIBAR programme, Anwar called on Malaysians to reject racial politics and politics of hatred, saying peace, stability and harmony must continue to be safeguarded as the nation prepares to celebrate National Month.
He said Malaysia’s strength lies in the unity and cooperation of its diverse communities, adding that development should benefit all Malaysians without marginalising any race.
“Malaysia is our shared homeland. We must uplift the Malays and Bumiputera without suppressing or denying the rights of other communities.
“We want Malays, Chinese, Indians, Orang Asli, as well as the people of Sabah and Sarawak, to progress and succeed together,” he said.
Anwar also urged Malaysians to judge leaders based on their integrity, service and track record rather than racial sentiment or divisive rhetoric.
“The country’s problems do not stem from any particular race, but from placing trust in those who are unqualified, incapable and lack integrity.
“Intelligence must be accompanied by good values, while power must be be guided by integrity,” he said.
He said the Madani government would continue working to improve governance and safeguard the interests of all communities.
Addressing young people, Anwar encouraged them to embrace technological advancement, artificial intelligence and the digital economy while remaining grounded in religious values, morality, culture and humanity.
He said maintaining that balance would ensure future generations inherit an independent nation that is progressive, united and led by knowledgeable, courageous and trustworthy leaders.
