SG BESAR POLLS Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today made a 'chicken sacrifice' pledge (janji potong ayam) to help fishermen in Sungai Besar if they voted for Barisan Nasional at June 18 polls.

"We (BN) are not asking for a lot. We are not asking for money... just votes!" Zahid told a crowd of about 300 local fishermen who were present to receive their monthly allowance from the Malaysian Fisheries Development Board.

"Don't just say in front me but you don't vote. I promise. Janji potong ayam," said Zahid to a cheering crowd comprising largely of Chinese fishermen from around Sekinchan.

"If the fishermen here votes for Budiman, I check the ballot boxes, for sure I will come back here again...," he said.