[Bluebull]

GE15: BN seeking extension to 2pm deadline, says Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional members of parliament must follow the coalition’s supreme council's decision on the formation of government, says the coalition chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Zahid said at a press conference at the Seri Pacific hotel, with 26 other Barisan MPs on Monday (Nov 21) that this was because they had contested under the Barisan ticket.

He said that a decision would be made after negotiations with other parties, adding that a committee have been set up to hold the talks.

Zahid also said that said any statutory declarations signed by the coalitions MP’s were invalid.

Barisan was also seeking an extension of time from Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun to convey its decision on the formation of government, ahead of the 2pm deadline.

Zahid added that the Jelebu and Kuala Pilah MP’s were absent as they were unwell.

However, Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein was also not seen.