{
  "id": 16336537,
  "title": "[UPDATED] 'Green has accepted blue': Zahid says BN must embrace new allies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/updated-green-has-accepted-blue-zahid-says-bn-must-embrace-new-allies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:05:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1562719/updated-green-has-accepted-blue-zahid-says-bn-must-embrace-new-allies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BN chairman Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged his machinery and supporters to embrace new political partners and help them win in the Melaka election. He emphasized that reciprocal support between BN and its strategic partners could lead to capturing Putrajaya. Previously, the coalition had been hesitant to see green (PN) and blue (BN) allies. Now, Zahid stated, \"Green has accepted blue, and blue must accept green.\"\n\nBN and its partners must support each other's candidates, just as supporters would back BN candidates. The coalition will cooperate with Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the state election, with BN contesting 21 seats and seven allocated to PN. Zahid reiterated that BN would retain the agreed seat allocation.\n\nHe reminded the coalition that their principles and the identities of its component parties would not be compromised. Umno would never compromise the principles built together, and key pillars like MCA, MIC, PBRS, PPP, and Friends of BN would remain important. Zahid cautioned against complacency, stating that combining partners' support does not guarantee victory.\n\nOn party discipline, Zahid emphasized that BN's past defeats stemmed from internal weaknesses rather than opponents' strength. He warned that internal divisions would give rivals an advantage and urged those not selected as candidates to remain committed to the coalition's victory. Candidates should not become arrogant or form their own teams or machinery that divide the party machinery.",
  "summary": "AYER KEROH: Barisan Nasional machinery and supporters must embrace the coalition's new political partners and help their candidates win in the Melaka election.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}