Kuala lumpur: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reaffirmed that leaders of the Unity Government remain committed to working together at the federal level until the end of the current term, regardless of the upcoming outcome of the Negeri Sembilan state election.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Deputy Prime Minister stated that this commitment is rooted in the coalition's agreement and resolution, and will not be swayed by the results of the state polls. Dr Zahid emphasized his strong working relationship with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, highlighting their professional and cordial interactions.

"We have committed, based on our agreement and resolution, that we are supporting the current government until the end of the term. That is very firm," Dr Zahid affirmed. He further clarified, "I don't see any problem. This is just a matter of the state election, and our priority is to handle and coordinate national issues. We handle this very well and there is no difference of opinion on the basic issues and issues that want to be solved nationally."

Dr Zahid made these remarks to reporters following the Meet-and-Greet Programme with the Negeri Sembilan Orang community in Kampung Tohor, Kenaboi, in Jelebu. The event was also attended by Cameron Highlands MP Datuk Dr Ramli Noor, Jelebu MP and BN candidate for the Pertang state seat Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, as well as BN candidate for the Chennah state seat Siow Kong Choon.

The Election Commission has scheduled August 1 as the polling day for the Negeri Sembilan state election, with early voting set for July 28.