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PAS Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has pushed back against suggestions that Bersatu dominates Perikatan Nasional, arguing the coalition belongs to all member parties equally.
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The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance has unveiled four candidates for the upcoming Johor state election, with polling set for July 11. The party continues building its presence in the southern state.
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PAS has declined to take a position on recent developments within Perikatan Nasional, urging supporters to await an official statement from the party leadership.
Bersatu's continued participation in Perikatan Nasional will be determined by a majority decision from the opposition coalition's supreme council, marking a critical juncture for the party's political future.
A PAS Youth leader has characterised Hamzah Zainudin's return as a significant setback for Bersatu, asserting that Abdul Hadi Awang's statement underscores PAS's dominance within the opposition coalition.
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PAS risks expulsion from the Perikatan Nasional coalition after severing ties with Bersatu, analysts warn. The split could fragment the opposition and benefit ruling coalitions ahead of the 16th General Election.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has downplayed speculation about Perikatan Nasional expanding its political base, saying the coalition's strengths and weaknesses are not his problem.
Urimai chairman Ramasamy has rejected suggestions that PAS should determine which opposition parties participate in the Perikatan Nasional alliance, challenging the party's authority over coalition membership decisions.
A political analyst from Universiti Sains Malaysia contends that Bersatu's internal divisions have undermined its capacity to appeal to professionals and younger voters seeking a progressive nationalist option.
Bersatu has dismissed speculation about a political reunion with Pakatan Harapan, with a senior youth leader firmly stating the party will not engage with DAP.
Cambodia's former prime minister Hun Sen has granted a pardon to opposition leader Kem Sokha, freeing him from a 27-year treason sentence imposed six years after his 2017 arrest.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected opposition complaints about a Bukit Bintang gathering, arguing that PAS performed no differently during its time in office.