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Islamic party PAS is targeting 11 state seats in Johor's upcoming election, a dramatic expansion from the lone victory it secured in 2022, signalling stronger ambitions in Malaysia's southern heartland.
A Perikatan Nasional leader has rejected Bersatu's push to block the admission of Parti Wawasan Negara, the rebranded vehicle of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, signalling the coalition has made its final decision.
The failure to definitively resolve Bersatu's position within Perikatan Nasional will perpetuate internal instability, warns Urimai chairman P. Ramasamy, after yesterday's emergency gathering overlooked the party's deteriorating relationship with PAS.
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PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has affirmed that his party remains dedicated to advancing the Perikatan 'Plus' platform despite growing friction with coalition partner Bersatu, signalling resilience within the opposition pact.
A senior PAS official has questioned whether Bersatu can continue to function effectively within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, citing current political circumstances that make the party's position untenable.