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An Amanah leader has questioned PAS's continued support for Bersatu candidates in Johor's election, highlighting contradictions between the party's public allegations and its electoral cooperation within the Perikatan Nasional alliance.
Perikatan Nasional has firmly denied a viral false claim that the opposition coalition plans to boycott the upcoming Johor state election, with deputy chairman P. Punithan dismissing the rumours as entirely fabricated.
Perikatan Nasional's emergency Supreme Council meeting addressed coalition developments and prospective membership expansion, but deliberately avoided deliberating on Bersatu's standing in the opposition coalition.
Johor's Amanah chapter has agreed to withdraw from contesting the Puteri Wangsa parliamentary seat, paving the way for coalition partner PKR to field a candidate in the strategically significant Selangor constituency.
Bersatu's information chief has urged PAS to withdraw from Perikatan Nasional, suggesting the Islamic party should either operate independently or establish alternative alliances, signalling deepening tensions within the coalition.
Perikatan Nasional has declared its preparedness for a potential early general election in 2025, with party machinery activated nationwide. PN leadership says the coalition can respond swiftly to any election scenario.
Urimai chairman P. Ramasamy has accused PAS of undermining the opposition coalition by breaking away from Bersatu, effectively handing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim a political advantage and diminishing opposition prospects.
Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has cast doubt on the opposition's ability to govern the state, highlighting their failure to announce a menteri besar candidate ahead of upcoming elections.
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Hamzah Zainudin, former Bersatu deputy president and Larut MP, participated in a PAS-organised gathering of opposition MPs in Kuala Lumpur, underlining evolving political dynamics within Malaysia's legislative landscape.
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PKR has announced plans to contest the Puteri Wangsa state seat in the forthcoming Johor election, reversing an earlier agreement that ceded the constituency to coalition partner Muda. The move signals evolving dynamics within the Pakatan Harapan alliance.
Perikatan Nasional has removed Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin from their roles within the coalition's leadership structure, marking another significant adjustment to PN's hierarchy.
Hamzah Zainudin's reemergence in Perikatan Nasional politics positions the PAS-led coalition to appeal to centrist voters, with observers noting his role as a potential campaign figurehead for the next general election.
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.
Bersatu's Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz has publicly criticised Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for what he describes as negligent leadership, alleging the coalition chief has conflated his PN role with his PAS position.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to Perikatan Nasional, signalling its intention to compete in forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan elections as part of the coalition.