Amanah vice-president Mahfuz Omar asked how BN could justify cooperating with PN when the opposition coalition had previously sought to topple the unity government and launched the “Turun Anwar” campaign.

He also questioned whether the BN-PN alliance was aimed at “sabotaging” the Madani government.

“If BN remains committed to the unity government, explain how electoral cooperation with PN is consistent with that commitment.

“If BN believes its political direction has changed, then the people have the right to know clearly so that there is no confusion over the country’s political direction.

“A good compass only points in one direction. If its needle keeps turning, people will lose their way,” he said in a statement.

Mahfuz said political stability was crucial for Malaysia to continue implementing reforms, strengthen economic recovery, and safeguard public confidence amid challenging global economic conditions.

However, he said, BN’s cooperation with PN risked sending confusing signals to the public, investors and civil servants by creating uncertainty over the unity government’s cohesion.

Last Saturday’s Negeri Sembilan election saw the BN-PN alliance win 18 and seven seats, respectively, giving the coalition a two-thirds majority to form the state government.

BN is part of the unity government led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the chairman of Pakatan Harapan. PN is in the opposition at the federal level.

Zahid has said BN is open to continuing its cooperation with PN in the upcoming Melaka state election, which must be held by late February 2027.