BARISAN Nasional (BN) will leave the contest for all 82 seats in the upcoming Sarawak state election to other parties, with the coalition pledging its support for Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), says its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He said the decision was in keeping with an understanding between Umno and PBB, stressing that neither Umno nor BN intended to field candidates in the state polls.
"Barisan Nasional has no intention of contesting any state seats in Sarawak because this is the understanding between Umno and PBB in the state. Umno and BN have never intended to field any candidates in the Sarawak state election," he said.
He was speaking to reporters after attending a Deepavali open house organised by the People's Progressive Party.
The 13th Sarawak state election will be held on Dec 12, with nomination day scheduled for Nov 28 and early voting on Dec 8.
Election Commission chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the campaign period would run for 14 days.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg announced the dissolution of the state legislative assembly, effective Oct 26, to pave the way for the election.
The assembly has 82 seats, with the proposed creation of 17 additional constituencies yet to be finalised. - November 15, 2026
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