Mohamad Hasan says non-Malays have ‘no reason to be unduly worried’ by BN-Perikatan pact in Negeri Sembilan
BN deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says non‑Malay voters will not be sidelined if the coalition wins the Negri Sembilan state election despite its pact with Perikatan Nasional. — Bernama pic
Summary
Barisan Nasional (BN) has assured non-Malay voters that they will not be marginalized if the coalition wins the Negeri Sembilan state election, despite its alliance with Perikatan Nasional (PN).
BN deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan emphasized that BN remains the dominant force within the partnership, contesting the majority of seats. He reassured minorities by highlighting that some seats had been allocated to MCA and MIC, and noted that non-Muslim candidates are also being fielded by PN.
Mohamad stated that the cooperation with PN is intended to consolidate Malay support and prevent vote splitting.
By Malay Mail
First Published: Sunday, 26 Jul 2026 1:10 PM MYT
Last Modified: Sunday, 26 Jul 2026 1:36 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has assured non-Malay voters they will not be sidelined if the coalition secures victory in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, despite its cooperation with Perikatan Nasional (PN).
According to The Star, BN deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said claims by rivals that minorities would be marginalised were unfounded, stressing that BN remained the dominant force in the partnership.
“Barisan is like the biggest shareholder in a company as we will be contesting 25 seats while PAS will contest five, Wawasan four and two more by other party candidates. The majority shareholder is still Barisan and non-Malays have no reason to be unduly worried,” he told The Star.
He added that seven of BN’s seats had been allocated to MCA and two to MIC, while PN was also fielding non-Muslim candidates.
“There is nothing to be concerned about as our friends have also openly said the menteri besar post will go to Barisan,” he was quoted as saying.
Mohamad argued that cooperation with PN was aimed at consolidating Malay support and avoiding vote splitting.
He noted that voter response to the BN–PN pact had been more positive than BN’s previous collaboration with Pakatan Harapan in 2023.
First Published: Sunday, 26 Jul 2026 1:10 PM MYT
Last Modified: Sunday, 26 Jul 2026 1:36 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has assured non-Malay voters they will not be sidelined if the coalition secures victory in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, despite its cooperation with Perikatan Nasional (PN).
According to The Star, BN deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said claims by rivals that minorities would be marginalised were unfounded, stressing that BN remained the dominant force in the partnership.
“Barisan is like the biggest shareholder in a company as we will be contesting 25 seats while PAS will contest five, Wawasan four and two more by other party candidates. The majority shareholder is still Barisan and non-Malays have no reason to be unduly worried,” he told The Star.
He added that seven of BN’s seats had been allocated to MCA and two to MIC, while PN was also fielding non-Muslim candidates.
“There is nothing to be concerned about as our friends have also openly said the menteri besar post will go to Barisan,” he was quoted as saying.
Mohamad argued that cooperation with PN was aimed at consolidating Malay support and avoiding vote splitting.
He noted that voter response to the BN–PN pact had been more positive than BN’s previous collaboration with Pakatan Harapan in 2023.
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