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PAS has announced an 11-candidate slate for the Johor state election, featuring Mazlan Bujang, a former executive councillor and previous Johor state chief of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, marking a strategic recruitment move.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will resume his seat as opposition leader in parliament on Monday, displacing Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in a significant realignment of parliamentary seating and factional positioning.
The Philippine Senate has elected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as its new president, ending a leadership dispute that saw Alan Peter Cayetano step down after losing support among lawmakers.
Opposition members including a senior lawmaker were observed meeting at PAS headquarters as political tensions within the Perikatan Nasional coalition intensify following PAS's decision to sever ties with Bersatu.
Perikatan Nasional will gather this week to map out its political future after Pas terminated its partnership with Bersatu, marking a significant shift in the opposition coalition.
PAS has justified its decision to terminate political cooperation with Bersatu, characterizing the split as a difficult but necessary move to strengthen Muslim unity and bolster Malaysia's political landscape.
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The Perikatan Nasional coalition faces an uncertain future as PAS prepares for a decisive Monday meeting that could determine whether the alliance with Bersatu continues.
Three former Perlis PAS representatives who previously withdrew backing for then-menteri besar Shukri Ramli are seeking readmission to the party, maintaining their continued allegiance to PAS.
Former Endau state assemblyman Alwiyah Talib has ended her membership with Bersatu and signalled her return to Umno as the Johor state election approaches.
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Indian-Malaysian voters remain a potentially decisive force in GE16, but their political voice is scattered across seven competing parties, raising questions about turnout and electoral impact.
Upko's decision to join GRS is viewed as a strategic move to reinforce its commitment to Sabah's interests, moving beyond its previous association with a Malaya-centric political coalition.
The United Kinabalu Progressive Organisation has formally applied to join Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, following a unanimous decision by its party council to strengthen local political cooperation.
Political analysts question Perikatan Nasional's longevity as PAS asserts greater control, with potential defections from Bersatu, Gerakan and MIPP looming on the horizon.
Salleh Said Keruak, a former Sabah chief minister, has urged Umno to acknowledge its reduced influence in the state and shift to a secondary supporting role in state governance.