BN kicked off its convention today with coalition deputy chairperson Mohamad Hasan warning delegates that BN must evolve in order to address its "toxic" reputation.

In his speech, Mohamad said BN was synonymous with its brand of multi-racial politics which brought stability after the events of May 13, 1969, but now this brand required "reinvention" or "recalibration".

"The reason is simple. Times have changed...