Hisham hopes BN wins with support from all races

KLUANG: Umno vice president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein hopes Barisan Nasional (BN) will win the 14th general election (GE14) on Wednesday with the support of voters from diverse racial backgrounds.

The Defence Minister and Special Functions Minister said he was concerned if the victory was not based on the support of various races, especially the Chinese.

“I have already stated before, I’m not afraid to lose. In politics, there is defeat and victory. I’m actually afraid to win... win without the support of all races.

“I hope in GE14, if we (BN) can get a big mandate, including the support and votes from the Chinese community,” he told reporters after attending the “Tok Batin Besar Pulang Bertandang” programme in Kampung Orang Asli Punjut in Kahang, near here yesterday.

Also present were BN candidate R.Vidyananthan, who is defending the Kahang state seat, and Kampung Orang Asli Kahang 2 Umno branch chief Sari Achu.

Hishammuddin, who will defend the Sembrong parliamentary seat, said from his observation, the Chinese had reverted their support to the BN.

He and the BN government had done their best for all the people, including voters in the Sembrong parliamentary seats, comprising the Kahang and Paloh state seats.

“If the Chinese voters make a stand not to be with us, (BN), I’m very sad.

“Moreover in Paloh and Kahang, we have try our best to ensure their needs are being paid attention to and being fulfilled.” - Bernama