PETALING JAYA: A defeat for Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Saturday’s Negeri Sembilan state election could have “big implications” for the survival of the federal government, says DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke (pic).
Loke said while Barisan Nasional leaders had repeatedly assured PH that the coalition would remain in the unity government until the end of its term in early 2028, political developments could change.
Nonetheless, he said, PH will focus on winning to ensure continuity and stability, as one cannot predict what will happen.
Describing politics as evolving, Loke told The Edge in an interview that certain politicians will strike “when they see opportunities”.
“… so, this is something which, of course, we know,” he said.
He also said political survival ultimately comes down to electoral strength.
“Politicians will only speak the language of strength. If you do not have electoral strength and political strength, then we are, of course, on the chopping board,” he said.
He was responding to speculation that a strong BN performance in Negeri Sembilan could trigger moves for a vote of no confidence against the federal unity government.
The unity government was formed after the 2022 general election, when no coalition won enough seats to form a government on its own.
PH, which secured the most parliamentary seats, later formed an administration with BN, Gabungan Parti Sarawak, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and several other parties. - FMT
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