BN to skip Sarawak state polls under Umno-PBB understanding, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will not contest any seats in the 13th Sarawak state election, its ch...
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — The Barisan Nasional (BN) party has decided not to contest any seats in the upcoming 13th Sarawak state election, according to its chairman, Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. This decision aligns with an agreement between the Umno and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) parties in Sarawak, as confirmed by Dr Zahid, who is also the president of Umno.
Speaking to reporters at a People’s Progressive Party (PPP) event, Dr Zahid emphasized that BN does not plan to participate in any state-level elections in Sarawak. The Election Commission has scheduled the polling day for December 12, with nominations to be submitted on November 28. The Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has the authority to dissolve Parliament, according to Dr Zahid, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister.
Regarding the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, Dr Zahid stated that efforts will be made to resolve the situation as quickly as possible, ensuring that the state administration runs smoothly and adheres to the state constitution.
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