THE already strained relationship between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) took another hit after BN leader Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged voters in Chennah to oust DAP leader Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
Zahid, while campaigning in Simpang Durian, urged voters to give victory to BN in the Chennah state seat, saying “pack off that person (kasi bungkus itu orang) (Loke).”
“My reading, I hope I am not wrong. My reading, if we snatch Chennah, it means we snatch Negeri Sembilan under BN. Likewise, if we snatch and retain Linggi under BN. Confirm Negeri Sembilan will be under BN,” said Zahid.
Negeri Sembilan PH chairman and caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun is the PH candidate in Linggi.
Meanwhile, responding to Zahid, Loke advised the BN chief not to speak arrogantly when campaigning in the state election.
Speaking to reporters, Loke said voters know his service better. He added that it is up to them to decide whether to ‘pack him off’ (membungkusnya) or otherwise.
“We campaign positively. Whether ‘packed off’ or not, that is up to the people. The voters will make the decision.”
Moreover, Loke noted there is shared responsibility in Chennah since the seat is located within the Jelebu Parliamentary constituency, which is held by Negeri Sembilan BN chairman Jalaluddin Alias.
“Don’t forget that this Chennah state seat is also part of the Jelebu parliament, so there is a shared responsibility.”
The fight between UMNO and DAP has been ongoing since the two parties joined the unity government headed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — July 25, 2026
