IPOH: Perak Barisan Nasional has accepted defeat in GE14.

Former Perak mentri besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir (pic) said they accept the decision of the rakyat with an open heart.

He said the party came to this resolution after two assemblymen from Barisan pledged support to Pakatan Harapan to form the new state government.

“To voters who chose Barisan in the election, we highly appreciate it.

“To all who have been a part of our party machinery, we thank you for your sacrifice,” he told a press conference at the Mentri Besar official residence here Saturday. (May 12)

Dr Zambry also said he promised to be a responsible opposition and urged other party members to rise and work on improving their flaws.

“We need to become better and most importantly, continue our good work in serving the rakyat,” he said.

When asked if the two reps in question have officially left Barisan, Dr Zambry said he understood that they have given their support to the other side, in other words, “melompat” (defected).

He, however, refused to reveal their identities, saying “you can ask the new Mentri Besar about that.”

Meanwhile, Perak’s new Mentri Besar is expected to be sworn in today at Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar at 5pm.