KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) will not contest any seats in the 13th Sarawak General Election (SGE13), said its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The decision is in line with an understanding between UMNO and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), added Ahmad Zahid, who is also UMNO’s President.
“BN has no intention of contesting any state seats in Sarawak, as this is the understanding between UMNO and PBB in the state,” he told reporters at the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) Deepavali Open House here today.
Also present were PPP’s President, Datuk Dr Loga Bala Mohan, and MIC’s Deputy President, Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
The Election Commission (EC) has set December 12 as polling day for the SGE13, with nomination scheduled for November 28 and early voting on December 8.
On the possibility of Parliament being dissolved, Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said the decision rested with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saying that Anwar has the right and mandate to do so.
On the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, Ahmad Zahid said efforts would be made to resolve the situation as soon as possible.
He said the necessary steps would be taken to address the problems faced.
“What matters is that the people’s problems in Negeri Sembilan are resolved and that the state administration runs smoothly and in accordance with the Negeri Sembilan Constitution,” he said. – BERNAMA
