KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Barisan Nasional on its victory in the 16th Johor state election, urging all parties to move forward and focus on serving the people.
The Pakatan Harapan chairman said he hoped the mandate given by Johor voters would be carried out responsibly for the benefit of the state and its people.
"I congratulate Barisan on the mandate given by the people of Johor. May this trust be upheld in the best interests of the state and its rakyat," he said in a Facebook post on Saturday (July 11), after the polls concluded.
Anwar said the election and the democratic process had come to an end, and it was now time for everyone to look ahead and work together towards building a more prosperous and progressive Johor.
He also expressed his appreciation to Johor voters for fulfilling their democratic responsibility, as well as to election workers and party machinery who had worked tirelessly throughout the campaign.
He said all Pakatan candidates, regardless of whether they won or lost, had been instructed to continue serving the people and voicing the concerns of their constituents.
"Our resolve is clear. Every Pakatan candidate, whether victorious or defeated, must continue serving and carrying the voice of the people," he said.
Anwar said that the federal government remained committed to strengthening development initiatives and improving the well-being of Johor residents.
"Efforts to enhance the state's development agenda and ensure the welfare of its people will continue despite the outcome of the election," he added.
