Umno vice-president: Party, BN committed to see through partnership in government until end of term

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin reaffirmed that Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) remain steadfast in their commitment to fulfill their roles and responsibilities within the Federal Government until the conclusion of the current parliamentary term. He emphasized that their dedication and determination to achieve success cannot be arbitrarily given or withdrawn.

"Furthermore, BN's agreement and determination to ensure the success of the Federal Government's formation were made with the understanding that it was essential for providing political stability in the country," he stated in a statement. As Defence Minister, Mohamed Khaled clarified that although BN had faced competition from Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in recent state elections, the results in Sabah, Johor, and Negeri Sembilan did not serve as a reason to withdraw their commitment.

He explained that differences in administration at the state level do not impede effective cooperation at the Federal level, highlighting this as a unique aspect of their country's structure. Regarding the 16th General Election (GE16), Mohamed Khaled stated that BN views it as a critical juncture or decision that will be addressed at the appropriate time, without altering their existing commitment to cooperate with PH at the Federal level.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted during the 2026 PKR National Congress that his party would continue to collaborate with BN and Umno at the Federal level to maintain political stability and safeguard the welfare of the people.