BN may go solo for GE16, says Tok Mat


KOTA TINGGI: Barisan Nasional might forge ahead alone in the 16th General Election (GE16), says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

The Umno deputy president said that the party is not bound to any coalition and is only in the unity government based on the agreement to run the country.

"Come 2027, we can ask ourselves – are we comfortable enough to contest on our own? We can try – if we don't, we will never know.

"If we do not win, we might end up doing what we are doing right now and rely on other parties," he said at the officiating ceremony of the Tenggara Umno meeting at Dewan Felda Sungai Sayong here on Saturday (July 13).

Mohamad added that Umno decided to be part of the current unity government to ensure that the economy recovered post-pandemic.

"There are those who say that we are going to join Pakatan Harapan. No, there is no such thing.

"If Tenggara can (win in GE16), Pengerang can and Kota Tinggi can, then 'kita langgar' (we contest solo)," he said.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
16th General Election , Umno , Politics

Next In Nation

Couple killed in Gua Musang ravine crash laid to rest
Anwar visits Bung Moktar's family, extends condolences
MCA should contest more seats with large Chinese electorate in GE16, says youth wing
MMEA rescues 15 crewmen from cargo ship after major leak
Man feared drowned after slipping off Chukai jetty during high tide phenomenon
'I did not know he was re-marrying,' says ex-wife of man who died in ravine crash
Five-year-old drowns in Lenggeng clubhouse swimming pool
Ex-Goldman banker Roger Ng loses bid to overturn 1MDB conviction
First in Southeast Asia: Malaysia launches International Cycling Union satellite centre in Johor
Cops investigating death threats made against lawyer in Melaka shooting case

Others Also Read