The crisis in Negeri Sembilan is not expected to affect BN preparations for the Malacca state election next month, said Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan.

He said the key to securing victory was to ensure that its election machinery effectively implements strategies drawn up by the party leadership.

“We can draw up an excellent strategy that looks very good on paper, with many voters identified or categorised as BN’s fixed supporters. But if we fail to get them to turn out to vote, it means nothing.

“Their votes will not be cast,” Mohamad told reporters after officiating at the closing ceremony of the 10th National Conference of Persatuan Solidariti Nasional.