The unity government leadership secretariat said the top leaders of BN and Pakatan Harapan agreed to this at a meeting two days ago.

“The leaderships of both coalitions have given their full commitment to support and assist the BN candidate, who will represent the unity government,” said the head of the secretariat, Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, in a statement.

The by-election was called following the Kelantan state assembly speaker’s declaration that the seat was vacant, after its incumbent, Azizi Abu Naim, ceased to be a Bersatu member.

Azizi, who is also the Gua Musang MP, is among the Bersatu elected representatives who pledged support for the unity government.

However, he had maintained support for the PAS-led state government.

Azizi previously said he will make way for a candidate from the unity alliance in the Nenggiri by-election.