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A PAS official has rejected suggestions that the party's upcoming gathering will settle questions about Bersatu's position within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, emphasizing that such matters demand consensus among all alliance members.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has declared that his party would emerge victorious should it face off against coalition partner Bersatu in a direct electoral contest, claiming Perikatan Nasional supporters would back PAS.
Perikatan Nasional's information chief has cautioned coalition members to avoid precipitous statements, asserting that neither Bersatu nor PAS can proceed independently within the alliance.
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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party's readiness to pursue an all-encompassing political struggle against PAS in the aftermath of their recent split, marking a significant escalation in tensions within Malaysia's Islamic-oriented political bloc.
PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has signalled that Malaysia's 16th general election is likely to occur within a three-week window spanning late October through November, providing fresh insight into government timing.
Bersatu's president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party is prepared to contest directly against Pas in Johor's upcoming election, should negotiations over seat allocation break down between the two coalitions.
Muhyiddin has indicated Bersatu's resolve to compete against PAS across all political and organisational fronts, while confirming that Perikatan Nasional will field candidates in the forthcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.