Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today he is convinced that the current political situation is more favourable to the Barisan Nasional (BN) than during the general election in 2008.
He said the various approaches adopted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak were better received by the people.
"I feel that after Datuk Seri Najib took over as the prime minister, the political climate changed and gradually began to favour the BN and Umno.
"In 2008, many Umno members also voted for the opposition due to disappointment. There is no reason for them to be disappointed now and Najib has been doing a lot to regain support for Umno and the BN," he told reporters after delivering "A Statesman's Message to the People of Marang", an event attended by about 2,000 people, here.
Also present were Dr Mahathir's wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali,Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said and state executive councillors.
Later when attending a "Gathering of the People with Leaders" session at Sekolah Kebangsaan Panglima Raja, Lemal, Pasir Mas, Kelantan, Dr Mahathir said Kelantan was "ripe" for the BN to recapture the state from PAS.
"The people in Kelantan are turning out in droves to hear BN leaders speak.
And they are very spirited about the "Tukar" (change) slogan to boot out the PAS government," he said, adding that they were fed up with PAS because although 23 years in power in the state their lives had not improved much.
Also present were Kelantan Umno chief Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed and Pertubuhan Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia president Datuk Ibrahim Ali, who is also the MP for Pasir Mas.
Bernama
Sun Mar 10 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.