KINABATANGAN, Jan. 23 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said PBRS president Datuk Seri Arthur Kurup has been appointed Sabah BN Chairman and that the time has come for component parties within the BN coalition to strengthen their sense of unity.

"Especially this time, we see a difference in Sabah BN's leadership," he said.

"I very much hope Arthur can work together with Sabah Umno's leadership to rebrand Sabah BN and present a game changer in BN's leadership, prioritising cooperation with chief minister cum Gagasan Rakyat President Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, particularly in facing the coming general election.

He pointed out the need for early discussions between BN and Umno to defend seats won in the previous general ...