Amidst concerns over Tanjung Piai Umno grassroots sentiments against the BN candidate Wee Jeck Seng, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said those sentiments have subsided and BN is united behind their candidate.

"There was really strong sentiment for an Umno candidate to represent BN but they have faced the reality that the spirit of cooperation among BN component parties should be prioritised.