Too early to name PM candidate for GE16, says Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that it is premature to name a Prime Minister candidate for Malaysia's 16th General Election. He emphasized that the focus should remain on the upcoming Melaka state election.
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ISKANDAR PUTERI: It is still too early to name a Prime Minister candidate for the next general election, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional chairman and Umno president, pointed out that it was still unclear when Parliament would be dissolved.
“It is too early to name someone for the position as the election could still be a long way off, or it could be near.
"We do not know when Parliament will be dissolved. I think we should put the matter aside for now.
"We should focus on facing the Melaka state election first, and after that, we can discuss matters related to the Federal level,” he said.
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