Summary

  • Penang PH agrees to retain BN representative in state administration.
  • Coalition preparing for possibility of an election at any time.
  • Strategy focuses on unity, reforms, digital messaging and Undi18 voters.
  • Johor and Negeri Sembilan election results will guide preparations.

GEORGE TOWN, August 9 — Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) has agreed to retain the Barisan Nasional (BN) Executive Councillor in the state administration while stepping up preparations for the next election.

State PH chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the coalition will strengthen cooperation, accelerate reforms and improve its political and digital messaging.

PH will also study lessons from the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, analyse every Penang constituency and increase engagement with Undi18 voters.

Chow said PH aims to defend Penang while rebuilding public confidence and expanding support ahead of the next general election.