Johor Election Seat Negotiations Highlight Common Political Practice.


IPOH: The move by Johor Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) to demand a certain number of seats in the upcoming state election is a routine practice within political party negotiations, stated Amanah Vice President, Datuk Mahfuz Omar. He expressed optimism regarding the resolution of the issue through discussions between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN), ensuring a fair and transparent conclusion.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mahfuz Omar remarked that the negotiation over election seat distribution is a typical scenario before reaching a final agreement. He assured that despite ongoing claims by parties regarding their entitlements, unity would prevail, and any potential conflicts would be avoided. Mahfuz also highlighted the openness of UMNO’s leadership to consider the long-term future of their political party, fostering cooperative efforts.

The comments arose following concerns about seat distribution in Johor, as Johor Amanah acknowledged the possibility of a conflict between PH and BN in th
e state election or the subsequent General Election (GE). Johor Amanah Deputy Chairman, Dzulkefly Ahmad, indicated that the party intends to contest 20 seats in Johor due to Johor BN’s hesitance to establish a Unity Government in the state.