MB candidate? Ask my president - Jalaluddin Alias

He said the victory of the BN and PN coalition reflected the people’s support and rejection of racial issues.

By   SINAR HARIAN REPORTER
01 Aug 2026 11:01pm
Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said the matter of selecting the new Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar candidate should be referred to BN chairman, who is also Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. - Photo by Bernama
Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said the matter of selecting the new Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar candidate should be referred to BN chairman, who is also Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. - Photo by Bernama

SEREMBAN - Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said the matter of selecting the new Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar candidate should be referred to Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, who is also Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, he said the victory of the BN and Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition reflected the people’s support and rejection of racial issues.

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