GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) machinery has been asked to begin early preparations for the next general election (GE). Penang PH Leadership Council chairman Chow Kon Yeow said, with this in mind, the current focus of the coalition is on internal strengthening, including restructuring party machinery, work strategies, and organisational enhancement at all levels. "Time will pass very quickly, so we need to start preparations for the upcoming election. Also present were PKR Wanita chief and Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, State Leadership Council chairman Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid, who is also Deputy Chief Minister I, and members of the state party leadership. In a press conference later, he also said the decision on whether the GE and state election would be held simultaneously rests with the central leadership, and Penang PH would abide by any decision made.

Source: New Strait Times February 18, 2026 14:16 UTC