Kuala lumpur: Pakatan Harapan (PH) has set its sights on securing at least 19 seats in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election this Saturday, said its Election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He explained that the target was based on developments on the ground during the campaign period, as well as the coalition's performance in previous elections, though he emphasized that the final outcome would depend on voters.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Amirudin expressed confidence in Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun's leadership as Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar, highlighting PH's two-term track record in administering the state as an advantage for the coalition. He stated, "We are doing our best to secure a minimum of 19 seats, and if we are able to perform better, we may be able to win between 21 and 22 seats. That is our best expectation." Despite this, he acknowledged the importance of voter decisions and committed to continuing campaign efforts based on their consistent track record since 2018.

Addressing claims that a 'blue wave' in Johor could influence the Negeri Sembilan polls, Amirudin mentioned that such narratives were created by certain parties to sway voters. He noted that PH would instead focus on promoting the Malaysia MADANI agenda and unity among the people as their primary message. Amirudin remarked, "Of course, the opposition is trying to create that narrative now, but we too have our own history of leadership and respected figure. We will continue to highlight our approach by emphasizing the MADANI context, where unity among the people is seen as the solution instead of focusing on racial-based rhetoric."

Approximately 867,151 voters are expected to participate in the polls tomorrow, following the dissolution of the Negeri Sembilan State Assembly on June 5. Notably, 14,995 early voters, or 91.06 per cent, exercised their voting rights last Tuesday.