BN secretary-general Zambry Abd Kadir said in a statement that the unanimous decision was reached during yesterday’s BN Supreme Council meeting.

“The appointment of the divisional coordinating committee chairmen is based on Article 24(a),” he said.

On Dec 7, Onn Hafiz and Rozi were appointed as the Johor and Terengganu Umno liaison committee chairmen.

Zambry also said the coalition’s Supreme Council had agreed to form a special committee to coordinate programmes in conjunction with BN’s golden jubilee anniversary, which will be celebrated in June this year.

Meanwhile, Zambry said BN extended the highest congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, who took his oath of office as the 17th King of Malaysia on Jan 31.

“May His Majesty’s reign bring Malaysia towards greater prosperity and well-being,” he said.

“BN also expresses gratitude to Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, who has completed his term as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong,” he added.