Published: Monday October 12, 2009 MYT 9:43:00 AM
Isa’s win shows Barisan still relevant, say Umno leaders
PORT DICKSON: Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's victory in the Bagan Pinang by-election by a 5,435vote majority, defeating PAS candidate Zulkefly Mohamad Omar, shows that the people still accept the Barisan Nasional.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said that among the factors that contributed to Barisan’s win were the personality and leadership of the former Negeri Sembilan Mentri Besar which endeared him to the constituents.
Hishammuddin, who is also Home Minister, said the win also proved that the voters in the area did not forget the services and contributions of Mohd Isa, who is also the Teluk Kemang Umno division chief.
"Their support translated into votes although various allegations were thrown at him until polling day," he told reporters after the announcement of the by-election result.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said the bigger majority indicated that Isa and Barisan were accepted by the multiracial voters in the constituency.
He said the victory was made even more meaningful with the good non-Malay support, especially from the Indian voters, with all the ballot boxes favouring Barisan.
Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil regarded Barisan victory in Bagan Pinang as a victory for the people who wanted peace and stability in the country.
"I see the voters have given a clear message that they want a return of stability and harmony in the country," said Shahrizat, who is also Women, Family and Community Development Minister.
She said the victory was also made possible by the effectiveness of the Barisan's by-election machinery in getting close to the people in the area.
Meanwhile, Puteri Umno head Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin hoped the Barisan leadership would maintain the Bagan Pinang victory momentum in the future.
She said Barisan should not be complacent after the win, but work harder to secure victory in the next general election.
"This is to ensure that Barisan continues to be accepted and supported by the people who are seen to have more confidence with the changes taking place in Barisan," she said when contacted. - Bernama
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