Battle royale for Selangor begins

All out to win: PKR Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek (centre) and Kepala Batas PKR division chief Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abd Rahman launching the Pinang Tunggal state seat election machinery in Kepala Batas, Penang.

PETALING JAYA: The battle for Selangor, the crown jewel in the six state elections, has officially begun as all major coalitions launched their official campaigns barely 48 hours after the state legislature was dissolved.

Ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan is banking on its track record of administering the nation’s richest state, which among others, saw it attract RM12bil in foreign direct investment last year, to help it retain Selangor.