JELI, Aug 7 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he has received several names as potential menteri besar candidate for Kelantan if the coalition wins in the state election this August 12.

He said the list of names was submitted by the State Umno Liaison chairman Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakob recently, but declined to reveal the names of the candidates concerned.

He told this to reporters after opening the Kemas Desa Cerdas programme at Plaza IMT-GT Bukit Bunga here today.

Based on media reports, the Kelantan PAS, on the other hand, is not giving a hint on its potential menteri besar candidate until the state election is over. — Bernama