Closer BN-PAS pact on the cards, says Najib

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 27 Jan 2019 10:33AM · 7 Comments

PAS’ support for Barisan Nasional in the Cameron Highlands by-election paves the way for closer cooperation between the two “for the sake of Malaysia’s future”, said former prime minister Najib Razak.

“I appreciate the support of (PAS president) Abdul Hadi Awang, (deputy president) Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, and PAS leaders and members, who helped in the people’s victory in Cameron Highlands,” said the former BN chairman on Facebook today.

“I am confident that our cooperation will be even closer, all for the sake of Malaysia’s future.”

Najib’s post was accompanied by photos of him warmly greeting Hadi and Tuan Ibrahim.

BN’s Ramli Mohd Nor was last night named the new Cameron Highlands MP and Malaysia’s first Orang Asli lawmaker. He polled 12,038 votes over his main rival, Pakatan Harapan’s M. Manogaran, who got 8,800.

Political observers, as well as Amanah president Mohamad Sabu, said the estimated 3,500 PAS supporters in Cameron Highlands helped BN keep the parliamentary seat, following the party’s decision not to field a candidate, and instead, campaign for the former ruling coalition.

Umno and PAS have announced that the Islamist party will also sit out the upcoming Semenyih by-election and rally support for the BN candidate.

Earlier, Najib thanked “our friends from MIC and MCA” for BN’s Cameron Highlands victory.

“We want to convey a million thanks to the leadership and machinery of MCA and MIC, for their commitment and hard work.”

BN now comprises just Umno, MCA and MIC, after other parties quit the pact following its 14th general election defeat. – January 27, 2019.

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  • So MCA and MIC, you end up as lapping dogs again.

    Posted 5 years ago by Awang Bilis · Reply

  • We are entering the danger zone with this cooperation. It will be veiled under the cover of the 3R's. I hope this election is finally the wa

    Posted 5 years ago by J R · Reply

  • I hope this election result is finally the wake up call to PH to take charge and start governing.

    Posted 5 years ago by J R · Reply

  • The good, bad and evil are now in our political arena.

    Posted 5 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • Timely message to PH. Factions in PKR and BERSATU becoming UMNO 2.0 is not what people expected of PH post GE14..Public is not happy

    Posted 5 years ago by Maniraju Maruthai · Reply

  • Your expose and trial also on the cards Najib... we can't wait

    Posted 5 years ago by Mo Salleh · Reply

  • Najib still think he is the president.........mat hassan is hiding....CH's win is nothing but a lesson to PH.

    Posted 5 years ago by Azis Yusoff · Reply