KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 15 -- Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly dismissed talk that Umno or Barisan Nasional (BN) is exploring a behind-the-scenes arrangement with Warisan to form the Sabah government after the upcoming election.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the BN chairman said he has not discussed such a deal with Warisan president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, despite rumours on the matter.

"If there were one (agreement), we wouldn't even be contesting the same seats as Warisan, and vice versa," he was quoted as saying when speaking to reporters today.

According to FMT, claims of a possible alignment between both parties had intensified in recent days.

One of the matters reportedly fuelling the speculation isUmno's absence i...