Nine pakatan harapan (ph) candidates from parti amanah negara (amanah) are campaigning on the state government's track record and a service-oriented approach to politics in the 16th negeri sembilan state election. amanah vice-president datuk seri dr dzulkefly ahmad said the approach forms ph's main campaign strategy for the election:riented approach to politics in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the approach forms PH's main campaign strategy for the election, with each component party playing its role in the constituencies it is contesting.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Amanah is fielding nine candidates out of PH's total of 36, while the remaining seats are being contested by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) with 16 seats and the DAP with 11 seats under the coalition's agreed seat allocation. Dzulkefly emphasized that the campaign is focused on defending the state government's administrative track record and presenting candidates with experience and a proven record of service to the community. He highlighted that winning the people's confidence through a solid track record and commitment to serving the people is key, rather than loud campaigning.
Dzulkefly noted that all Amanah candidates contesting the election have experience and a proven track record of serving their communities. This would help build voters' confidence through various campaign approaches, which include small-group engagements, house-to-house visits, and strengthening communication through social media. This approach aims to connect with voters more effectively and identify real issues faced by residents for follow-up action by the relevant agencies.
He mentioned that the Paroi state constituency, with over 65,000 registered voters and a population of about 140,000, needs a representative capable of coordinating solutions to local issues with the relevant authorities. Meanwhile, PH's Paroi state seat candidate Ahmad Shahir Mohd Shah stated that empowering small traders would be among his key priorities if given the mandate by voters. His initiatives include streamlining licensing procedures, providing basic amenities, and upgrading business areas in collaboration with local authorities.
Amanah is also fielding incumbent Datuk Bakri Sawir to defend the Klawang state seat, along with candidates Yaacob Mahmood (Serting), Zarrina Abu Zarin (Lenggeng), Mohd Hanis Alimin (Senaling), Mohd Zailan Mohd Munawar (Johol), Muhammad Allif Ibrahim (Kota), Nasir Raman (Bagan Pinang), and Abd Latif A. Tambi (Gemencheh).
In the 15th Negeri Sembilan state election in 2023, Pakatan Harapan (PH) secured 17 seats, while Barisan Nasional (BN) won 14 and Perikatan Nasional (PN) took five. The Election Commission (EC) has set July 28 for early voting in the Negeri Sembilan state election, with polling scheduled for August 1.