‘BN logo as described in party constitution’

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional (BN) has refuted claims that the ruling coalition could not use its iconic white “dacing” (scales) symbol in the polls as it purportedly contradicts the logo’s description embedded in the party’s constitution.

BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor ( pix) clarified that the party’s constitution had included a clause detailing the symbol and colour that would define its logo.

He said Clause 16 of BN’s constitution clearly defined the party’s symbol as white scales with a “nilakandi” blue as its background.

He added this was based on the constitution that had been agreed and passed by the party’s supreme council meeting in November 2010.

“Therefore, the issue of BN not being able to use its white scales on nilakandi background does not arise,” he said in a statement.

Tengku Adnan said the issue needs to be cleared as it had stirred anxiety among BN’s grassroots members.

“Supporters of BN need to maintain their commitment and focus, as well as work hard to ensure a big victory for BN in this election,” he said.

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) on Wednesday claimed that the BN symbol was not mentioned in its constitution, questioning the legality of the federal coalition to use the symbol for GE14.

PPBM lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdullah had claimed that the constitution of BN had described the colour of the scales as golden yellow, rather than white. – by Haikal Jalil