PUCHONG (Bernama): Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Srikandi (ladies’s wing) has submitted the names of six candidates to contest within the Melaka state election, says its chief Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun (pic).
The Ladies, Household and Neighborhood Growth Minister, stated the names of the six, who’re new and native faces, have been submitted to Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for consideration.
“We hope Srikandi shall be given the chance to subject a candidate, and in addition one who can win and serve the individuals of Melaka.
“Presently, we do not need any Srikandi elected representatives in Melaka, so all (candidates) are new faces,” she instructed the media after launching a cell Native Social Assist Centre (PSSS) right here Sunday.
When requested concerning the complete variety of ladies candidates from Perikatan, Rina stated it had not been determined but.
“We have now additionally submitted names from Perikatan and hope they are going to obtain assist so that we’ll have extra ladies elected representatives. I’m positive if given the chance, they are going to be capable to perform their duties and obligations nicely.
“The quantity (of candidates) has not been decided as there are some who’re demanding seats among the many events,” she added.
Beforehand, Muhyiddin had stated Perikatan would subject candidates in all 28 Melaka state meeting seats.
The Melaka polls are being held following the dissolution of the Melaka state meeting on Oct 4 after 4 assemblymen withdrew assist for the management of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali.
The Election Fee set Nov 20 as polling day for the Melaka state election, with nomination day on Nov 8 and early voting to be held on Nov 16. – Bernama
