IPOH: As the first state to hold its inaugural Unity Government Convention on January 28, Perak is expected to use this platform to find common ground between the two coalitions in the state, Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH).
The Perak State Unity Government Convention 2024, themed 'Madani: Raising the Perak People's Agenda', is scheduled to be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PH chairman.
Also expected to attend the event is Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is BN chairman.
Both leaders are expected to deliver winding-up speeches at the convention's closing ceremony to be held at the Casuarina Convention Centre in Meru Raya near here.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, who is also Perak BN chairman, said during a press conference that the convention would be an important platform to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation.
"This effort also represents the commitment of the entire line of leadership to unravel all the differences that exist in order to be able to work together as a strong team to strengthen the stability and well-being of Perak," he said.
Touching on the agenda at the convention, Saarani said there will be the policy speech by him, focusing on the direction of the Perak Unity Government.
He said it would be followed by a debate session by representatives from all parties covering the essence of the policy speech to enable the proliferation of ideas in an effort to strengthen the common agenda.
He said two main forums namely the Youth Perspective and Raising the Perak Sejahtera 2030 Agenda will also be held featuring panellists from all component parties of the Unity Government.
"Participation in the convention is only open to leaders and members determined by the component parties based on the quota that has been decided, while only delegates who have passes will be allowed to enter the convention hall," he also said, adding that approximately 1,500 delegates will participate in the convention.
Also present at the press conference was Perak PH chairman Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof. — BERNAMA