The success of Barisan Nasional (BN) Melaka chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh in the 16th state election should be measured by how many Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates lose their election deposits, says Permatang Pauh Umno division chief Datuk Mohd Zaidi Mohd Said.
He said while BN and Perikatan Nasional (PN) were expected to secure 24 seats, the number of PH candidates who failed to retain their deposits would be a more significant indicator of the coalition’s performance.
“Winning is already certain, and those 24 seats are in the bag. But what we are waiting for is how many PH candidates will lose their deposits,” he told TRP when met at Masjid Tanah, Melaka, today.
He was responding to Ilham Centre’s projection that BN and its electoral partner, PN, would likely secure a landslide victory in today’s election.
