PN trying to capitalise on Negeri Sembilan crisis, says Zahid

 The Barisan Nasional chairman says political parties look for opportunities at all times, and Perikatan Nasional is doing so now.

PN said it was ready to work with BN to form a new Negeri Sembilan government, after the 14 assemblymen withdrew their support for menteri besar Aminuddin Harun of PKR.

KUALA LUMPUR:

 Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has accused Perikatan Nasional of trying to take advantage of the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan by offering to form a new state government with BN.

“In politics, one would surely be looking for opportunities at all times, and they are trying to seize this opportunity,” Zahid told reporters briefly when asked about PN’s offer.

Earlier today, Negeri Sembilan opposition leader Hanifah Abu Baker said PN was ready to work with BN to form a new state government, after BN’s 14 assemblymen withdrew their support for menteri besar Aminuddin Harun.

State Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias had announced the retraction of support, saying it was linked to the ongoing crisis involving four chieftains seeking to remove the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, from his position.

Asked if BN would push for a snap state election to be held, Zahid said the matter has yet to be discussed by the coalition’s top leadership.

“We will discuss it first,” said Zahid, who earlier said he would meet all 14 BN assemblymen. - FMT