Azmin, the Selangor PN chief, recently said the coalition could seize control of the state by winning 10 additional seats at the next state election. PN currently holds 22 out of 56 seats in the Selangor state assembly.

Speaking to FMT, Selangor PH secretary Khairuddin Othman said PN would face an uphill battle to secure enough seats as its assemblymen had failed to effectively serve their constituencies.

Acknowledging PN’s right to aspire to govern Selangor, Khairuddin nevertheless expressed confidence that voters would be wise enough to determine which coalition genuinely prioritises their well-being.

He said many of the Selangor government’s current programmes had boosted public confidence in the state administration, giving PH a strong chance of retaining its position in the next state polls.

“With our strong track record in public welfare, we’re confident we will reclaim PN’s marginal seats in Selangor – not the other way around,” he added.

In the Selangor state election in August 2023, PH, in cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN), secured 34 seats and successfully formed the state government.

Khairuddin also reminded PH-BN coalition members to avoid “shooting themselves in the foot” by openly criticising one another, warning that such behaviour would only erode public confidence in the alliance.