BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said MCA and MIC's decisions to stay out of the upcoming six state elections is unlikely to be a form of boycott.

Zahid said he will also request explanations from both parties at the next BN supreme council meeting on July 10, which would also coordinate BN's preparations.

"I respect the stands taken by the two parties' leadership. The BN supreme council will meet on July 10 to...