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PAS treasurer-general Iskandar Abdul Samad has underscored the importance of sincerity and shared vision in preserving the PAS-Umno political alliance, while cautioning third parties against attempting to fracture their relationship.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has emphasised that genuine cooperation between Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional requires formal discussion channels, signalling Malaysia's major coalitions are open to dialogue but demand structured engagement.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected reports of a meeting between opposition-aligned parties, stating his commitment to the current unity government remains unwavering.
Perikatan Nasional expresses confidence that its strategic alliance with Barisan Nasional will enable the coalition to win the Negri Sembilan state election, citing momentum from their joint electoral momentum.
Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced plans to establish a fresh political coalition with multiple parties following the Negri Sembilan election, marking a potential reconfiguration of Malaysia's opposition landscape.
Umno and PAS are positioning themselves for a potential political realignment, with Umno leader Zahid reportedly targeting the prime minister position and PAS seeking a return to government office.
Political experts dismiss prospects of a formal Umno-Pas alliance for the Negri Sembilan state election, even as Barisan Nasional demonstrated electoral strength in the recent Johor polls.
PAS has indicated flexibility in Negri Sembilan's August 1 election, expressing readiness to accept an Umno leader as menteri besar candidate if the two parties finalise their electoral pact.
Bersatu's leadership has criticised party members who have defected to support opposition candidates in the Johor state election, characterising their actions as deliberate sabotage of the Perikatan Nasional coalition's campaign efforts.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional possesses the capacity to establish the next state government, highlighting partnerships with external allies including the Muda party.