BN-Pakatan relationship unaffected by Najib pardon issue, says Zahid

In a press conference following his four-day working visit to Türkiye, Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that differences in political opinions among Unity Government parties have not impacted the smooth functioning of the government. Zahid affirmed that the working relationship between BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH) continues to be positive, as ministries are administered efficiently and Cabinet meetings are conducted professionally.

He emphasized that there have been no issues in terms of their relationship, with the administration of ministries and weekly Cabinet meetings proceeding without dispute or disagreements over the past four years. When asked about the potential impact of a conditional pardon for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on BN-PH Unity Government relations, Zahid highlighted the need to address political differences maturely, especially considering the varying political situations at both the federal and state levels.

He cited recent state elections, such as those in Johor, Negeri Sembilan, and the ongoing Melaka state election campaign, which illustrated the existence of differing political approaches at the state level. Despite these differences, Zahid expressed confidence in Malaysia's political maturity, stating that the country's political stability would not be affected by these divergent political moves and approaches.