JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The Pakatan Harapan 2026 Convention serves as the best platform for component parties of the coalition to formulate new strategies and approaches to ensure a brighter future for the country, said Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
The Harapan 2026 Convention director said the convention, which is being held again after four years, provides delegates with the opportunity to pool ideas and energy for the benefit of Malaysians.
Fahmi, who is also the Communications Minister, said the convention is an important platform to assess the achievements of the MADANI government, which are now yielding positive results that no party can dispute.
“This convention is the best opportunity for us to gather our strength, ideas, and present proposals, formulas, and approaches that we need to pursue to ensure a better future for Malaysia,” he said in his welcoming speech during the convention at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre today.
Fahmi emphasised that this year’s convention will focus on preparations for the Melaka and Johor state elections, which are expected to be held in the near future.
“Together, we will listen to the message, substance and spirit that Harapan chairman (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) wishes to deliver and entrust to us.
“Not only for the general election, but also for state elections that may take place soon, whether we intend to contest many seats, all, or only some,” he said.
Fahmi also called on all delegates to strengthen their resolve in building a just nation and to bring renewed spirit back to the grassroots level after the convention concludes.
Held under the theme 'Tekad MADANI, Harapan Rakyat' (MADANI Resolve, People’s Hope), the Harapan 2026 Convention has gathered about 5,000 delegates and leaders from across the country.
Anwar is scheduled to deliver the keynote address and officiate at the convention this afternoon.
Among the other leaders expected to speak are DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, and Harapan secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
