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A senior Umno figure has defended the BN-PN political cooperation, arguing that PAS's administrative record proves the Islamic party does not marginalise non-Malay citizens, countering concerns from minority communities.
Perikatan Nasional has identified Negri Sembilan Umno chairman Jalaluddin Alias as a potential menteri besar candidate following a coalition understanding with Barisan Nasional for the August 1 state election.
PAS has declared confidence in capturing all five seats it is fielding in the Negri Sembilan state election, buoyed by a fresh political understanding between Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional that has reshaped the electoral landscape.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has alleged that Umno is engineering a conspiracy to destabilise the unity government partnership between his party and Pakatan Harapan.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has rejected criticism from Bersatu chairman Muhyiddin Yassin over recent talks between PAS and Barisan Nasional, insisting the discussions proceeded with his explicit approval.
Perikatan Nasional has resolved more than half of its internal seat-sharing disputes ahead of the Johor state election, with party leaders aiming to finalise all arrangements and announce the complete slate by Thursday.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called an emergency Perikatan Nasional meeting to examine Bersatu's position within the opposition alliance following PAS's decision to leave the coalition.
Johor Amanah has agreed to step aside from the Puteri Wangsa parliamentary constituency, paving the way for PKR to field a candidate in the seat after recent coalition discussions.
The future of Bersatu's participation in the Perikatan Nasional coalition will be determined through a majority vote at an upcoming PN supreme council meeting, signalling potential instability within the opposition bloc.