At the same time, he said, BN is also ready to put aside any past differences that may have existed among party members.

“In the near future, BN will focus on how to restore the party’s strength, especially in dealing with current challenges and better understanding the needs of the new generation,” Bernama quoted him as saying.

Separately, the leaders of Sabah and Sarawak’s ruling coalitions have agreed to collaborate on a “Borneo bloc” to support a new federal government that will benefit the two states.

Gabungan Parti Sarawak has 22 seats in the Dewan Rakyat, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah 6, and Warisan 3, according to unofficial results at 2.30am.

Barisan Nasional has 31 seats, Pakatan Harapan has 77, Perikatan Nasional 69, Muda, Parti Bangsa Malaysia and an independent won one seat each.