JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The Negeri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan has warned its political partners against betraying the trust placed in them, while stressing that the coalition is prepared to face a state election at any time.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat vice-president Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the actions of certain parties in making unilateral decisions without going through the consensus process had disappointed the state Harapan leadership.
It had previously demonstrated its commitment to political cooperation by handing over seats it had won to be contested by coalition partners, only for that trust to allegedly be betrayed.
“This was our sign of respect towards them. We handed over a state seat that we had won for them to contest, and they won, but suddenly they betrayed us.
"This lesson is very meaningful for us,” he said when speaking during the Harapan Convention 2026 at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre today.
Despite the situation, Aminuddin said Negeri Sembilan Harapan will continue to uphold party discipline and comply with decisions made by the coalition’s top leadership to ensure the stability of the Unity Government.
It had consistently prioritised political stability but did not rule out an early state election should the circumstances require it.
“We have always prioritised political stability, but when the ‘ship’ is rocked, we naturally feel disappointed. We also have feelings.
"Today is our stage, and we are always ready to face the next election at any time,” he said.
Meanwhile, Keadilan vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Harapan is on the right track to secure a stronger mandate for a second term in government, despite some of its policies being perceived as unpopular.
Measures such as targeted subsidies were difficult but responsible decisions, with the resulting savings being channelled back to the people through initiatives such as the Rahmah Basic Contribution and the Rahmah Cash Contribution.
The Harapan Convention 2026, themed 'Tekad MADANI, Harapan Rakyat', brought together about 5,000 delegates and leaders from across the country, with Prime Minister cum Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim scheduled to deliver the keynote address later in the afternoon.
