BN remains committed to unity government until end of term, says Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) remains steadfast in its commitment to the unity government until the conclusion of its term, according to Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Regardless of differing political alignments in state elections, Khaled emphasized that BN's performance in recent state polls should not prompt a withdrawal of support from the federal government.

BN is dedicated to fulfilling its role and responsibilities in the federal government until the end of its term, Khaled stated in a recent declaration.

Khaled clarified that decisions concerning the 16th General Election (GE16) would only be made when the time is appropriate. He reiterated that any outcome from previous state elections, particularly in Sabah, Johor, and Negri Sembilan, will not be used as an excuse to dissolve BN's commitment to the unity government. BN anticipates GE16 as a pivotal moment or an issue to be addressed in due course, rather than altering the existing commitment to cooperation with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) at the federal level.

The recent state polls saw BN emerge victorious in Johor and Negri Sembilan. Khaled underscored that discrepancies at the state level do not hinder robust cooperation at the federal level, highlighting that this arrangement mirrors the prevailing political landscape. Khaled advocated for this form of cooperation and the emerging political norm to be embraced with maturity and openness.

He reiterated that the unity government was established to promote political stability, echoing the sentiments expressed by Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.