Non-Malay vote may prove crucial in Negeri Sembilan state poll

Pasir Panjang Heritage Site [00:00]

• The old wooden jetty in Pasir Panjang is a heritage site.
• Many in the local Chinese community believe their ancestors first landed here over a hundred years ago.
• The town has a largely elderly population, with younger generations living in Kuala Lumpur.

  This old wooden jetty in Basip Banjang Pot Dixon is a heritage site.

Impending State Election Concerns [00:28]

• The impending state election on August 1st is a source of concern for residents.
• There is worry about a deal between Barisan Nasional and the opposition Pakatan Harapan to avoid three-cornered fights and consolidate Malay votes.
• This strategy, if successful in Negri Sembilan, could pressure the Prime Minister to call for an early general election.

  They said they are worried about deal between Barisanel and the opposition Parikatan National to avoid three corner fights and consolidate the Malay votes.

BN's Alliance with PH [01:11]

• Barisan Nasional's tie-up with opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan, led by the Islamist party PAS, has put its Chinese component party on the spot.
• The Chinese component party clarifies they are not in a formal cooperation and contest under the Barisan Nasional flag.

  We are not marriage. uh we are not a formal cooperation also we contest in our seat and they contest in other seat and you can see in here we can't see any pasta national flag in fact we are contesting under the parisan national flag

Chennah Constituency Election [01:35]

• 38-year-old John Xiao is challenging political heavyweight Anthony Loke in the Chennah constituency.
• Chinese voters traditionally support Loke, but Malay votes, comprising over 40% of the electorate, are undecided.
• Voters are unhappy with the rising cost of living and the handling of issues concerning Malay rulers.

  Now many whom I spoke with are not just upset with the rising cost of living but also the handling over the issue of Malay rulers custom and tradition.

Anthony Loke's Confidence [02:23]

• Anthony Loke, the state representative for 13 years, is confident of retaining his seat.
• He believes focusing attacks on DAP will not weaken DAP but rather weaken the seats of Kadilan and Amanah.

  They know that you know focusing the attack on the DAP will not will not uh weaken the DAP seats but will weaken the seats of Kadilan and Amana.

DAP's Political Position [02:42]

• Before the state assembly dissolution, DAP held 11 seats, PKR held five, and Amanah held one in Negri Sembilan.
• DAP acknowledges being a frequent target of attacks from both BN and PN.

  That's why in Malaysian politics, there's a saying in Malaysala DAP. All is DAP's fault.

Call for Inclusive Society [03:06]

• There is a desire for Malaysia to remain an inclusive society.
• Hope for a better service from elected representatives.

  We want to make sure that Malaysia remains an inclusive society that things would not go to the extreme.

Broader Electorate Appeal [03:24]

• Analysts suggest DAP cannot solely rely on its traditional support base to stay in power.
• The coalition needs to convince a broader electorate to secure another mandate.

  For Bakatan Harapan, the battle is no longer just about holding on to its traditional strongholds, but convincing a broader electorate that it deserves another mandate.