Barisan Nasional will formally exit Malaysia’s unity government the exact moment the current Parliament dissolves, according to coalition chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Speaking at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on Sept 27, Zahid outlined that the coalition’s pact with the administration is strictly tied to the timeline of the 15th parliamentary term.
Zahid Outlines Unity Government Exit Strategy at Makkal Sakti Assembly
Barisan Nasional will sever ties with the unity government upon the dissolution of Parliament, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced during the 18th annual general assembly of the Malaysian Makkal Sakti Party. Zahid, who serves as both UMNO president and deputy prime minister, stressed that the coalition intends to honor its post-election agreement until the current term expires.
“The moment the current Parliament is dissolved, we will no longer be part of that government,” Zahid told delegates in his opening address, noting that the pledge was originally made to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong following the 2022 general election.
While operating under a fixed national compass during a complex political climate, Barisan Nasional maintains that its participation in the federal government does not require abandoning its distinct political identity or regional autonomy.
Preserving Political Identity Across State and National Levels
Barisan Nasional intends to retain its independent political positioning despite its current seat within the federal administration. Zahid pointed to recent regional contests, including the Johor state elections, as proof that the coalition can partner at the federal level while actively competing against governing allies locally.
“Barisan remains Barisan,” Zahid said, referencing the coalition’s decision to contest all 56 seats in Johor. Under this framework, component parties can maintain separate political alignments and compete directly against rival factions once regional or national ballots open.
Did you know? Barisan Nasional’s participation in the unity government was established following the 15th General Election (GE15), leading to a formalized agreement to form a unified administration under the guidance of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
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Barisan Nasional will leave the unity government the exact moment the current Parliament is dissolved, according to coalition chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Zahid stated that Barisan Nasional can compete against other parties and maintain different political alignments at the state level, noting that the coalition contested all 56 seats in the Johor state elections.
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