'Chinese swinging to BN'

BETTER OUTLOOK: Two-thirds majority possible for BN, says Dr M

  FORMER prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Barisan Nasional (BN) would win the 13th general election with more support from the Chinese community.

He said more Chinese voters would swing to BN as there was a stark difference in their responses and outlook.

He said more Chinese were coming out to discuss and meet with the government unlike before, and this proved that they were willing to give their support.

"In the meetings, you can see more Chinese joining in. Previously, they had refused to even greet or meet with government leaders," he said yesterday after meeting several Pas Ulama members at his office here.

Dr Mahathir said that a two-thirds majority would be difficult, but possible.

He said there was a shift from those who had previously opposed the government and that there would be a definite victory for BN.

He also advised all BN component party members to unite and support whoever is nominated.

"Whether the candidate is from Umno, MIC or MCA, the important thing is to ensure that BN can win.

"This is a contest between parties and not a competition between the members," he said.

In Ipoh, Perak BN chief Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said they were prepared to face the general election.

"Our election machinery is in full gear and we are prepared to face the battle."