REMBAU: The federal Barisan Nasional (BN) leadership has the final say on whether Sabah BN will go it alone or team up with any other party in the next Sabah state election, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
BN's deputy chairman said no decision had been made on the matter, and Sabah BN needs to forward its proposal to the central leadership if it wants to cooperate with any parties.
"Although Sabah Umno enjoys administrative autonomy, it needs approval from the headquarters when it concerns election matters. The headquarters will decide the direction of BN parties,” he said.
BN would decide based on its chances of winning the state polls, the Umno deputy president said after presenting Ramadan food baskets at the Siliau polling district centre here on Sunday (March 24).
On Saturday (March 23), Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said his party and Sabah Umno had discussed possible cooperation in the 17th Sabah state election, which is due next year. – Bernama
