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Sinar Daily
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
BN to contest Sabah polls under own logo, says Zahid
The deputy prime minister and Umno president said BN consistently engages with all parties, as the coalition believes in open politics. 24 Jun 2025 06:01pm Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the Sabah Women Empowerment programme at the Sabah International Convention Centre today. - Photo by Bernama KOTA KINABALU - Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest the Sabah state election using its own logo, while maintaining an open approach to cooperation with other political parties, its chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. The deputy prime minister and Umno president said that BN consistently engages with all parties, as the coalition believes in open politics. "We hope all discussions will be positive. No door should be left wide open, and no door should be closed completely. This means there is always room for negotiation and engagement. "BN will contest under the 'Dacing' symbol, but we do not reject collaboration with other political coalitions," he told reporters after officiating the Sabah Women Empowerment programme at the Sabah International Convention Centre here today. Also present were Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang, Majlis Amanah Rakyat chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and Sabah Community Development Department (Kemas) chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi - Photo by Bernama Zahid said detailed discussions have yet to take place as the Sabah Legislative Assembly has not been dissolved, but engagements and negotiations will intensify when the time comes. On seat distribution, he said discussions have not reached that stage, but BN remains committed to avoiding clashes between coalition partners. "The best way forward is to adopt an open attitude, and of course, it is better to seek more allies than to create adversaries," he said. The current five-year term of the Sabah state assembly will expire automatically on Nov 11, paving the way for the 17th state election. - BERNAMA
The Sun
16 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
BN to contest Sabah polls under own logo, says Zahid
KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest the upcoming Sabah state election under its own logo while keeping the door open for collaboration with other political parties, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The deputy prime minister and UMNO president emphasised BN's commitment to open politics, stating that the coalition consistently engages with all parties. 'We hope all discussions will be positive. No door should be left wide open, and no door should be closed completely. This means there is always room for negotiation and engagement,' he told reporters after officiating the Sabah Women Empowerment programme at the Sabah International Convention Centre. Ahmad Zahid confirmed that BN would use its traditional 'Dacing' (scales) symbol but did not rule out working with other coalitions. 'BN will contest under the 'Dacing' symbol, but we do not reject collaboration with other political coalitions,' he said. Present at the event were Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang, MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, and Sabah KEMAS chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. Ahmad Zahid noted that detailed discussions on seat distribution have yet to take place as the Sabah Legislative Assembly has not been dissolved. However, he assured that negotiations would intensify once the election process begins. 'The best way forward is to adopt an open attitude, and of course, it is better to seek more allies than to create adversaries,' he added. The current five-year term of the Sabah state assembly will expire automatically on October 26, 2025.
Barnama
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
BN To Contest Sabah Polls Under Own Logo, Says Ahmad Zahid
POLITICS KOTA KINABALU, June 24 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest the Sabah state election using its own logo, while maintaining an open approach to cooperation with other political parties, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. The deputy prime minister and UMNO president said that BN consistently engages with all parties, as the coalition believes in open politics. 'We hope all discussions will be positive. No door should be left wide open, and no door should be closed completely. This means there is always room for negotiation and engagement. 'BN will contest under the 'Dacing' symbol, but we do not reject collaboration with other political coalitions,' he told reporters after officiating the Sabah Women Empowerment programme at the Sabah International Convention Centre here today. Also present were Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and Sabah Community Development Department (KEMAS) chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. Ahmad Zahid said detailed discussions have yet to take place as the Sabah Legislative Assembly has not been dissolved, but engagements and negotiations will intensify when the time comes. On seat distribution, he said discussions have not reached that stage, but BN remains committed to avoiding clashes between coalition partners. 'The best way forward is to adopt an open attitude, and of course, it is better to seek more allies than to create adversaries,' he said. The current five-year term of the Sabah state assembly will expire automatically on Nov 11, paving the way for the 17th state election.
New Straits Times
17 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
BN still in talks with GRS, others on Sabah polls
KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional (BN) is in discussions with various parties about working together in the coming Sabah election, including with the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition. BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition wanted to have more allies than enemies, which was why it continued to meet other parties. "No door should be opened too wide, nor should any door be shut too tightly," he told a press conference after officiating the Sabah Women Empowerment programme today. "In other words, negotiations are ongoing, and we hope for positive outcomes. However, details cannot be finalised at this stage because the State Assembly has not yet been dissolved. "When the time comes, we will conclude all the meetings and negotiations we are currently holding," said Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister. He was asked about the progress of BN's talks with other parties ahead of the Sabah election, which must be held this year. So far, BN and Pakatan Harapan have confirmed that they would work together in the polls. GRS, on the other hand, has expressed its intent to maintain cooperation with PH but said it was ready to go it alone should negotiations with other parties fall through. Tensions between Sabah BN and GRS have been running high after Sabah Umno chief, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, said they would not work with GRS in the polls. Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid declined to comment on the number of seats BN was seeking to contest in the polls, though he confirmed the coalition would be using its "dacing" logo. Also present were Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.
