Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional chairman, said BN was open to talks but would only work with parties that shared the same goals, namely to develop the nation and unite Malaysians.

“We have never completely closed off, but we should not open our doors too wide because there are wolves in sheep’s clothing trying to enter and destroy our home.

“The best option is cooperation between BN, Pakatan Harapan and like-minded parties,” he said at an Umno event today in Tenom, Sabah, Bernama reported.

Zahid said BN must embrace power-sharing given the global trend of multiple political parties cooperating to form governments. He said he had studied the matter and found that multilateral coalitions had been formed in 77 countries.

“We must not be greedy for power… We must be confident in sharing power for unity, harmony, and political consensus, and that is the best way forward for us,” Zahid said.

BN and PH have announced an alliance for the state election, expected by the end of the year, while talks continue on including the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah.

Earlier this week, Zahid said several meetings had been held with GRS but BN was open to talks with other local parties.