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A Pas member of parliament has cautioned Bersatu against standing independently in Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing that splitting the opposition vote would play directly into Pakatan Harapan's hands.
The Perikatan Nasional information chief has urged Bersatu members to avoid making precipitous statements, stressing that both PAS and Bersatu operate within coalition constraints.
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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party's readiness to engage in direct competition with PAS, marking a significant escalation in tensions following recent internal splits within Malaysian politics.
PAS has rebuked Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for hastily announcing that Bersatu will contest forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections under the Perikatan Nasional coalition banner, questioning the decision-making process within the alliance.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has indicated his party stands prepared to compete head-to-head with Pas across Johor constituencies should seat overlap occur during the state election.