Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected speculation about a covert alliance between his coalition and Warisan to establish a post-election government in Sabah. The deputy prime minister told journalists he has held no discussions with Warisan leader Shafie Apdal regarding such arrangements, noting that competing for identical constituencies would be illogical if any agreement existed.
Rumors of potential collaboration between the parties have intensified recently, partly because Umno chose not to field candidates in two Warisan-controlled Semporna seats that fall within Shafie's federal district. Ahmad Zahid acknowledged that negotiations between political groups remain possible if vote counting produces a state assembly without a clear majority. Over 590 candidates are competing for 73 legislative positions across Sabah.
Rumors of potential collaboration between the parties have intensified recently, partly because Umno chose not to field candidates in two Warisan-controlled Semporna seats that fall within Shafie's federal district. Ahmad Zahid acknowledged that negotiations between political groups remain possible if vote counting produces a state assembly without a clear majority. Over 590 candidates are competing for 73 legislative positions across Sabah.
