State polls: Penang situation different from federal – DAP election director

With six states expected to hold their state assembly elections by the first half of this year, all eyes are on how the new cooperation between Pakatan Harapan and BN at the federal level, as well as in Perak and Pahang, will translate to the state elections.

While both Selangor and Negeri Sembilan leaders from Harapan and BN have expressed hope for smooth negotiations regarding an electoral pact, their Penang counterparts have not been as forthcoming.

Penang DAP election director Wong Hon Wai (above) believes not only is there ample time left for such discussion...