SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) yesterday announced that it will contest three seats in the state election following the outcome of the latest leadership committee meeting.
State Amanah chairman Datuk M.K. Ibrahim Abd Rahman said this was based on the incumbency factor for the three seats of Klawang, Lenggeng and Paroi.
"Overall, Negri Sembilan Amanah has been a successful political partner in ensuring that the Pakatan Harapan-led state government's agenda is successfully implemented.
"In preparation for the state polls, party president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has launched the election machinery for the three constituencies on July 12," he said.
Negri Sembilan has 36 constituencies, with PH currently holding 20 seats, comprising DAP (11), PKR (six) and Amanah (three). Barisan Nasional (BN) has 16 seats, which are held by Umno (15) and MIC (one).
The Election Commission has announced that polling in Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu will be held simultaneously on Aug 12, with nominations set for July 29 and early voting on Aug 8. --Bernama
