PH secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said it was a ‘very important’ task to convince voters in the six states to continue to support the unity government formed after the 15th general election (GE15).

“In my discussions with PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli several days ago, we said that while we have our essential duties of being part of the administration, the Cabinet, and the duty to administer ministerial affairs, it is also important to prepare the party and PH to face the state elections, which must take place within the next six months,” he said.

Saifuddin was speaking to reporters after attending a programme at SRJKC Machap Baru yesterday.

Also present were Amanah president Mohamad Sabu, who is also agriculture and food security minister, and deputy defence minister Adly Zahari.

The six states that are due to have their polls next year are Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.