Spokespersons for Bersatu and its Youth wing Armada have taken a shot at Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's declaration that BN has decided to go into the 15th general election on its own.

Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan said Umno's departure and Perikatan Nasional's divide would only serve to benefit Pakatan Harapan through a split in the Malay votes to the advantage of DAP and PKR.

"Bersatu constantly calls for unity to ensure stability in the country will be maintained.

"But if needed, as emphasised by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, not once will we back away from this struggle and we will ensure...