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Johor's PAS commissioner Mahfodz Mohamed has expressed confidence that the Islamic party can maintain and expand its foothold in the state without formal cooperation from Bersatu, suggesting shifting political alignments.
Mounting tensions between PAS and Bersatu within the Perikatan Nasional coalition threaten to undermine the opposition bloc's electoral competitiveness for the 16th General Election.
A prominent political analyst has warned that the Perikatan Nasional coalition risks fragmenting as the rivalry between PAS and Bersatu has transformed into an active conflict phase, undermining the bloc's stability.
PAS has challenged Bersatu to leave the Perikatan Nasional coalition if it intends to field candidates against PAS in elections, with the Islamist party's vice-president calling such moves contradictory.
PAS has accused Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin of acting precipitously by announcing Bersatu's use of the Perikatan Nasional logo for forthcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan, signalling fresh tensions within the opposition coalition.
PAS and Bersatu are engaged in an intensifying power struggle to control the Perikatan Nasional coalition, with analysts noting the PN brand carries greater electoral appeal than either party's individual identity.
PAS faces a potential erosion of moderate voter backing should it pursue removing Bersatu from the PN coalition, according to political observers assessing the ongoing tensions within Malaysia's opposition bloc.