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BN backs Anwar until end of term, but seeks state power in Negeri Sembilan
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BN backs Anwar until end of term, but seeks state power in Negeri Sembilan

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Barisan Nasional (BN) will support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's federal government until the end of its term.
  • BN is urging voters in Negeri Sembilan to elect BN representatives in the upcoming state elections on August 1.
  • Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the BN chairman, made these statements in Kuala Pilah.

Barisan Nasional (BN) has pledged its continued support for the federal government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, vowing to back his administration until the completion of its term. The coalition's commitment was articulated by BN Chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during a statement made in Kuala Pilah.

Despite offering support at the federal level, BN is simultaneously campaigning for a change in leadership in the state of Negeri Sembilan. Hamidi urged voters in the state to grant BN the mandate to take over the state administration in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state elections, scheduled for August 1.

Barisan Nasional (BN) will continue to provide support to the Federal Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim until the end of the administration's term.

โ€” Ahmad ZahidStatement regarding BN's support for the federal government.

This dual approach highlights BN's strategy of maintaining federal stability while seeking to regain control of state governments. The party aims to leverage its federal support to its advantage in state-level contests, positioning itself as a viable alternative for governance.

However, at the same time, voters in Negeri Sembilan are urged to give BN the mandate to take over the state administration in the State Election (PRN) on August 1.

โ€” Ahmad ZahidCall to voters in Negeri Sembilan for the upcoming state elections.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.