KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) will launch its campaign machinery for the Ayer Kuning state by-election on April 5.

Perak BN and Umno chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad told Utusan Malaysia that the coalition would also announce its candidate during the event.

"The launch and candidate announcement will coincide with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration with Tapah MP Datuk Seri M. Saravanan," he was quoted as saying today.

Speaking at the Meriah Beraya Sejahtera Bersama programme at Dewan Kampung Dato Kamaruddin in Bidor today, Saarani urged the Opposition to refrain from using the "UMDAP" narrative, referring to Uumno's collaboration with DAP in the unity government, which has been a point of criticism.

He noted tha...