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PAS's information chief has reiterated the coalition's desire to retain Bersatu in Perikatan Nasional, though he acknowledged growing friction between the parties over strategic direction and governance approaches.
Parliamentary tensions escalated sharply today as PAS lawmaker Takiyuddin Hassan engaged in a fiery exchange with a government MP over allegations of PAS bullying Bersatu, highlighting ongoing friction within the ruling coalition.
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Gerakan and MIPP remain uncommitted as tensions escalate between PAS and Bersatu over the latter's PN membership, with both parties navigating competing political and electoral pressures.
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Gerakan and MIPP find themselves in a precarious political position as tensions escalate between PAS and Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional, forcing both parties to weigh competing strategic interests.