Malaysia state polls: Opposition's strong performance shows a rejection of Anwar's unity govt, says former PM Muhyiddin - CNA

RESPECT PEOPLE’S CHOICE: ANWAR

In a short speech just before midnight in Kuala Lumpur, a tired-looking Mr Anwar said the people had made their choice through the ballot and that this should be respected. He did not take questions.

“This is the decision of the people. In a democratic system, we must respect the decision of the people. Respect by accepting the results of the election,” he said at the World Trade Centre, where top PH-BN leaders had gathered for a live viewing of the results.

The prime minister said that the unity government at the federal level was still intact and strong, and that it would continue to work hard to serve the people in line with the Madani economy framework announced recently.

“God-willing from Monday, we will work harder so that Malaysia can achieve success that we can be proud of,” he said.

While Mr Anwar acknowledged that the country’s political temperature had risen during the campaign period, he said it was time for the country to move on.

“This is a time for everyone and all parties, win or lose, to look after the peace and to concentrate on raising the dignity of the country and to defend the people,” he added.

PN AIMING TO WIN MORE STATES NEXT: SANUSI

Beyond making inroads in Selangor and Penang, PN also strengthened its grip on the northwestern state of Kedah, where it clinched 33 out of 36 state seats. The coalition previously held 20 seats before the state assembly was dissolved.

During the course of campaigning, PH-BN had eyed Kedah as a winnable state with Mr Anwar making multiple stops to canvass support.

The state’s popular but polarising chief minister Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor was also arrested and charged with sedition for allegedly insulting the Selangor ruler, a move that observers said could have made him a “martyr” a week before hustings kicked off.

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