KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 12 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed suggestions of cracks within Barisan Nasional (BN), insisting the coalition remains united ahead of the next general election.

He said that despite differing opinions among component parties, Umno, MCA and MIC continue to work together within BN's decision-making framework.

"We also done our research, the grassroot members do not want to leave BN, but certain figures perhaps need 'toys', so when they no longer get 'toys,' then they stamp their feet on the floor," Ahmad Zahid told Mingguan Malaysia.

He likened internal disagreements to family disputes, saying they do not undermine the coalition's core unity.

AhmadZahid disclosed that Umno regular...