Nazri Aziz sets sights on Padang Rengas comeback, says seat belongs to BN

Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz is pictured at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on March 5, 2019. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

By Malay Mail

First Published: Friday, 13 Nov 2026 12:38 PM MYT

PETALING JAYA, Nov 13 — Former Padang Rengas MP Nazri Aziz wants to contest the parliamentary seat again at the 16th general election (GE16), insisting it remains a Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold.

According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the four-term former MP, who still heads the Umno division, said he intended to return to Parliament after completing his diplomatic service in the United States.

“That is a BN seat. Find another seat,” he was quoted as saying, when asked whether Perikatan Nasional (PN) would seek to defend the constituency in GE16.

“I am still the division chief and intend to contest the parliamentary seat.”

Nazri represented Padang Rengas from 2004 to 2022 before stepping aside in GE15 to make way for younger leaders.

He served as Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States from February 2023 to February 2025.

He previously said he was willing to contest Padang Rengas again, subject to Umno leadership’s approval, FMT reported.