JOHOR BARU: PKR has denied a news portal's report claiming that it will contest solo in the next Johor state polls.
Johor PKR chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa described the claim as inaccurate, speculative and did not reflect discussions at party or Pakatan Harapan level.
"Johor PKR remains committed to strengthening cooperation with Pakatan component partners, especially in the state, to ensure stability and continuity of the reform agenda for the people," she said in a statement on Saturday (April 18).
She said any considerations regarding the strategy for facing the Johor state election would be determined through a structured consultation process within the party leadership and also discussed at the state and national Pakatan levels.
Dr Zaliha said the party's current priority is to strengthen its work on the ground and support the federal government's policies that benefit the people in facing the challenges of the cost of living and global economic uncertainty.
Meanwhile, in KOTA BARU, PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh also described the report as untrue and misleading because there is no sign that the party will go it alone.
"There is no effort or rumour that PKR will contest solo," she told reporters after attending the Rahmah Madani Sentuhan Kasih and Jualan programme in Kota Baru.
Fuziah, who is also the Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, said PKR would contest as part of Pakatan in the polls.
The Johor government's term will only end in April 2027. – Bernama
