Zahid: No discussion with 'lebai' party after GE15

BN would not be holding any discussion with the “lebai” party on forming a coalition after the 15th general election (GE15), said its chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The term “lebai” refers to religious men wearing skull caps or Islamic turban.

Without naming any party, the Umno president also described the particular party as one without a firm stand.

“We shall not bother with the ‘pak lebai’ to be with us (BN) or not, as they will say opposite things at different times of the day,” Zahid said in his speech at the Stability, Prosperity and Solidarity Programme at Dataran Seri Serdang in Bandar Baharu, Kedah, yesterday.

Also present were Caretaker Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, BN secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir and Kedah BN chairperson Jamil Khir Baharom.

Zahid said BN wanted a loyal and steadfast friend, being together in both difficult and easy situations.

“They said to wait till after the coming general election for discussion. BN then replied that the GE15 was not held yet and we were facing current realities.

“Not discussing it after the GE15; we are not conceited or afraid. The people have already realised it and they will give their trust back to BN.

“When we have formed a government, then there will be people wanting to meet and talk to us, so we will tell them that it’s enough up to here and it’s all too late,” he added.

- Bernama

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