LAHAD DATU: Parti Warisan will adopt a strategic and data-driven approach in choosing candidates to contest in the coming state election (PRN 17).
Its President Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said detailed assessment will be made based on the people's support and needs in the respective areas.
He said the party will not make a hasty decision by putting candidates in all 73 State Assembly seats.
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"What is more important is our engagement with the people. If there is strong public support and people want Warisan to contest, then we will contest,” he said after the Jelajah Presiden Warisan PRN 17 for Tungku on Saturday.
During the tour, Shafie also launched the machinery for Tungku as a symbol of preparation to face the coming PRN 17.
According to Shafie, Warisan stands an opportunity to win in the election if the party works hard.
Shafie also reaffirmed the party's decision to go solo despite the existence of various coalitions ahead of the election.