Kedah PH deputy chief Asmirul Anuar Aris said the state chapter’s cooperation with BN in the northern state would continue, though it was open to going solo in the next election.

Asmirul said the coalition was prepared to remain flexible in its approach, as long as this did not compromise the interests of the people.

“We are open to any form of approach, whether contesting (with BN) or separately, as long as it does not affect the interests of the people,” he said in a statement.

The state Amanah chief said Kedah PH respected Zahid’s stance on the possibility of BN going solo at the polls, describing it as part of the current political dynamics.

“However, it must be emphasised that until now, there has not been any official decision by PH and BN at the national level.”

On Sunday, Zahid said it was highly likely that BN would contest the 16th general election on its own.

However, the Umno president said the coalition would consider reaching an understanding with other parties or coalitions to avoid seat overlaps and multi-cornered contests.

Kedah’s next state election is only due in 2028 as its last polls were held in August 2023, along with five other states – Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Kelantan and Terengganu.

Perikatan Nasional nearly made a clean sweep of state seats in the 2023 Kedah polls, winning 33 while PH won three and BN failed to win a single state constituency.