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PAS has formally ended its political alliance with Bersatu, though the two parties will continue engaging with each other. PAS President Tuan Ibrahim said the move gives both organisations independence to pursue their separate agendas.
Johor Pas has decided to end its partnership with Bersatu and will pursue a new political coalition for the upcoming state election instead of contesting independently.
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.
Perlis PAS has assured residents that the state administration remains stable and operational following the national party's decision to end its alliance with Bersatu, with the state chapter prioritising continuity.
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.
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah will vote on whether to admit the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation as a component party at its June 18 Supreme Council meeting, with membership contingent on backing GRS' core principles.
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PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has confirmed that senior figures from both PAS and Umno recently convened, triggering fresh discussion about a possible realignment between the two parties.
PAS is pursuing a broader coalition framework under the Perikatan Nasional-plus banner, with Umno emerging as a likely partner in the expanded political alliance.
Bersatu's information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz has identified the upcoming Johor state election as a pivotal examination of the Perikatan Nasional and IPR alliance, potentially marking MIPP's debut as a PN component party.
PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has urged renewed partnership between PAS and Umno, saying the upcoming Johor election provides an opportunity to reshape Malaysia's political landscape through cooperation between the two largest Malay-Muslim parties.
DAP Youth has pointed out that Pakatan Harapan played a key role in revitalizing Umno through their joint electoral efforts, particularly during the 2023 state elections where safe seats were distributed to the latter.
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PAS has indicated its ulama council will take the lead in determining whether the party continues its political alliance with Bersatu, according to the party's vice-president.
Tension mounting within the Ismail Pemimpin Rakyat coalition as friction between PAS and Bersatu threatens to fracture the alliance, with smaller partners potentially forced to choose sides.