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Zahid: BN ready for Sabah polls, open to coalition partnerships
Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jun 24, 2025
By: Larry Ralon Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional (BN) is gearing up for the 17th Sabah State Election and will not contest alone, said BN Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He confirmed BN will use its traditional dacing (scales) symbol but remains open to strategic partnerships to ensure political stability and victory. 'We seek more friends than foes,' Zahid said after officiating the Sabah 2025 Premier Women Empowerment Programme at SICC on Tuesday. Seat allocations remain undecided as the State Assembly has yet to be dissolved. Zahid stressed that inclusive negotiations are vital 'No door should be wide open, and none should be completely shut," he said. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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