Sabah polls: Central and state BN leaders are in sync - Zahid

BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dismissed claims by certain quarters that there is discord between central and state BN leaders ahead of the upcoming Sabah state election.

The deputy prime minister said the leaders remain aligned in principle and were merely conducting coordination efforts in preparation for the state polls.

“Upon review, I found that sometimes statements (by central and state BN leaders) are taken out of context. There are no differences in principle between the state’s stance, especially Umno and BN, and the central leadership’s position.

“We frequently hold negotiations and discussions (regarding preparations for the Sabah state election),” Zahid said.

He was speaking at a press conference after officiating the National Community Development Department Educators’ Day at the national level in Bangi, Selangor, today.

Meanwhile, Zahid, who is also the Umno, said Pakatan Harapan need not act as a “bridge” to connect BN and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) for the upcoming state election.

“This is because BN and Harapan are in agreement. Our decision is to open doors to other parties and coalitions (for cooperation).

“This matter is currently in the pipeline. I don’t think a bridge or any other channel is necessary, God willing, we will engage in broader negotiations beyond GRS,” he said.

- Bernama

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