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Onn Hafiz stands by criticism of Pakatan Harapan's Melaka campaign
The Johor Barisan Nasional chief has defended his recent statements questioning the opposition coalition's electoral efforts in Melaka, citing feedback from observers and his own assessment of nomination proceedings.
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Onn Hafiz Onn Suleiman has maintained that his remarks about Pakatan Harapan wasting time during the Melaka state election campaign were substantive and based on concrete evidence. The Johor BN leadership said his observations stemmed from information gathered from various sources and direct observations made on nomination day.
The Johor BN chief's comments had drawn attention during the lead-up to the Melaka state polls, with his statements focused on what he characterized as ineffective campaign strategies by the PH coalition. Onn Hafiz emphasized that his assessments were not made lightly but reflected feedback received from multiple quarters.
His defence of the remarks underscores ongoing political rivalry between BN and PH in key peninsular states. The dispute highlights the intensity of campaigns in Melaka, a state that has witnessed significant political shifts in recent years with multiple changes of government.
Onn Hafiz's position as Johor's BN chief places him in a prominent role within the broader national coalition, making his statements on neighbouring state elections particularly noteworthy for regional political observers.