Johor polls: We hope to be given chance to contest, says Malaysia Makkal Sakhti founder

JOHOR BARU: The Malaysia Makkal Sakthi party is hoping to be given a chance to contest in the upcoming Johor state polls.

Chairman and founder Datuk Seri RS Thanenthiran said that the "friends of Barisan Nasional" member has proven its loyalty to Barisan for over 14 years and should be given an opportunity to contest.

"We have asked Barisan Nasional to give us a chance to contest in a state seat in this election.

"We did not give any conditions, including in terms of number of seats. We just wanted to be given the opportunity to contest.

"However, this does not mean that we will leave Barisan if they did no give us a seat.

"We will continue to support the coalition and maintain our loyalty," he said.

He said this to reporters after having a meeting with Ummo secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan here on Sunday (Jan 30).

He added that Malaysia Makkal Sakti party would mobilise its 27,000 over members in Johor to help Barisan in winning the upcoming state polls.