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Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has indicated that a fresh political arrangement between Umno and Pas could be pursued without necessarily restoring the defunct Muafakat Nasional.
Umno Youth chief Akmal indicates that collaboration between Malay-based political parties can proceed through different mechanisms, even after Ahmad Zahid Hamidi rejected the idea of relaunching Muafakat Nasional.
The PPP has backed Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's decision to rule out any possible restoration of Muafakat Nasional, indicating BN remains self-sufficient as a political alliance.
Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly rejected any revival of Muafakat Nasional, the former cooperative agreement between Umno and Pas.
Efforts to revive the Muafakat Nasional alliance between PAS and Umno face significant obstacles, with mutual distrust and competing political interests blocking progress toward renewed cooperation.
Political analysts argue Umno stands to lose more than it gains from reviving Muafakat Nasional, suggesting the push primarily reflects PAS strategic interests rather than a genuine commitment to Malay-Muslim unity.
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Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Abu Bakar Hamzah has cautiously embraced the revival of Muafakat Nasional, signalling openness to renewed political cooperation as speculation about state elections builds.
UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has ruled out reviving Muafakat Nasional 2.0 with PAS, emphasising the party's commitment to maintaining the current Unity Government until the end of Parliament's 15th term.
A senior Bersatu figure has accused PAS of secretly attempting to revive the Muafakat Nasional alliance with Umno, saying such discussions have never been tabled at Perikatan Nasional meetings.
PAS has called for a revived version of Muafakat Nasional ahead of upcoming state elections, saying the alliance is needed to bolster the political influence of Malays and Muslims.
Two former Bersatu members close to Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin have thrown their support behind PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man's initiative to rekindle Muafakat Nasional.
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has revived calls for a Muafakat Nasional comeback, proposing to bring together leaders from Umno, Hamzah Zainudin's Reset faction, and additional Malay-Muslim parties.
UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected the prospect of reviving ties with PAS, citing dishonesty among party leaders as the primary obstacle. He referenced the failed Muafakat Nasional partnership as evidence of systemic disloyalty.