MASJID TANAH: The confidence and supply agreement (CSA) signed at the federal level recently should be extended to other political parties, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said the agreement was a positive step and supported its implementation.

"It would be best if the CSA could be extended to other parties, regardless of whether they are on the government or opposition side, as they have a right to serve the people and address their concerns," said the Barisan Nasional chairman after accompanying coalition candidate Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh to the nomination centre at Dewan Datuk Kapt (B) Haji Ab Karim, Japerun Complex.

Zahid said the government had previously implemented a CSA when an Umno representative was prime minister.