Perikatan to decide stance on Sarawak polls as BN sits out, says Annuar Musa

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is set to decide on whether to contest in the upcoming Sarawak state election, according to PN's Information Chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa. In a Facebook post today, Annuar announced that Barisan Nasional (BN) will not take part in the Sarawak polls, and that not contesting might also be a possibility for PN.

This comes after BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi declared that the coalition will not back any candidates in the 13th Sarawak state election. Zahid, who is also Umno president and Deputy Prime Minister, explained that this decision is in line with the agreement between Umno and PBB in the state. The Election Commission has scheduled the poll for December 12, with nominations due on November 28.