Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu today countered former Malacca chief minister Idris Haron's proposal for Harapan to join forces with PN against BN, suggesting instead that his "old friend" could find better ways to spend his free time.

Idris, a former Umno leader who is now with PKR, said in an interview with Malaysiakini that Harapan needed a "wow factor" - including possible cooperation with PN - to score big in the 15th general election.

Asked for comments, Faizal (above) during a press conference at his office in Kuala Lumpur, said, "I would also like to suggest...