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A senior PAS official has indicated Malaysia's 16th general election may occur between October and November, potentially ending months of political speculation over the timing of polls.
PAS convenes an urgent session in Kota Baru to address the status of a Bersatu executive councillor role in Kelantan, as the Islamic party navigates the aftermath of ending its working relationship with Bersatu at the state level.
Bersatu's vice-president has criticised Perikatan Nasional leadership for not calling a meeting on Johor election strategy, indicating the party will proceed with its own plans rather than wait for coalition consensus.
PAS and Bersatu are jostling for control of Perikatan Nasional as tensions emerge within the coalition. Analysts suggest the PN brand itself carries greater voter appeal than either party's individual standing.
Two Pakatan Harapan MPs have rejected Menteri Besar Sanusi Md Nor's ambitions for an electoral clean sweep in Kedah, contending that voter decisions rest on governance outcomes rather than political momentum.