KUBANG PASU: Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) is optimistic that Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders will maintain a level-headed approach in discussing seat allocations in the Johor election should the two coalitions decide to collaborate.
Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said with a collaborative spirit, discussions in the unity government could be conducted in the best interest of the state and country.
"I won't comment further on this matter. With a spirit of cooperation, these issues are always negotiable.
"I hope that, with a commitment to advancing the state and nation, the leadership of BN and PH will indeed stay level-headed," he said after opening the state-level Amanah convention at Darulaman Park here today.
Present were Amanah vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar, state chairman Asmirul Anuar Aris, state Umno liaison committee chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, and state DAP chairman Tan Kok Yew.
Dzulkefly also expressed confidence that a partnership among parties in the unity government would succeed in securing a victory in the state election.
On Monday, Amanah announced its intention to contest 12 to 20 seats, with the possibility of allying with either BN or PH, or running independently. The party had identified several seats, with priority in retaining the Simpang Jeram seat in Muar.
In response, BN chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged Amanah leaders to prioritise helping the people instead of engaging in politicking.
On collaborating in Kedah, Dzulkefly said PH and BN were focused on serving the people, especially ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).