TANGKAK, July 6 — Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reiterated that United Malays National Organisation will not establish any cooperation with Parti Islam Se-Malaysia despite appreciating the party’s open support for Barisan Nasional candidates in the Johor state election.
According to Zahid, who is also BN chairman, the support expressed by PAS leaders does not alter Umno’s position nor create any new form of collaboration between the two parties, which are contesting separately in the Johor polls.
“BN greatly appreciates the open support, but it does not change the status or create any new cooperation between Umno and PAS, which are contesting separately in this election.
“That support comes from PAS leadership. We appreciate the support.
“And we do not feel that the support will influence any alliance or cooperation that Umno, in particular, has or will establish with PAS,” he told reporters when met in Tangkak, Johor, today.
Zahid added that BN respects PAS’ stance, but said the sincerity and impact of the support would only be evident when the votes are counted.
“We respect their position, and we hope the support will truly materialise.
“We will see it in the ballot papers that will be opened on July 11,” he said.
Previously, PAS had instructed its machinery and supporters to support BN candidates even though both parties are contesting separately in the Johor state election.
— MINUTESMY
— SOURCE: FB SUARA UMNO
