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A PAS official has pushed back against suggestions that internal party discussions could unilaterally dictate Bersatu's role within Perikatan Nasional, stressing that such matters require consensus among all coalition partners.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has asserted that his party would emerge victorious should it face off against Bersatu in a direct electoral contest, claiming Perikatan Nasional supporters would naturally gravitate towards PAS.
Perikatan Nasional's information chief has urged coalition partners to exercise restraint and avoid making precipitate public statements, emphasising that neither party can proceed unilaterally within the alliance.
Escalating tensions between PAS and Bersatu within the Perikatan Nasional coalition risk fragmenting the opposition bloc, potentially costing both parties crucial support in the upcoming 16th General Election.
Political analysts warn Malaysia's Perikatan Nasional coalition risks unravelling as tensions between PAS and Bersatu escalate into what researchers describe as a guerrilla war phase, threatening the stability of the opposition bloc.
PAS has challenged Bersatu to leave their coalition partnership if the party intends to field candidates against PAS in future elections, raising fresh tensions within the Perikatan Nasional alliance.
PAS has objected to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement that Bersatu will deploy the Perikatan Nasional logo in the forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, questioning the move's timing and consultation.
PAS and Bersatu are competing for dominance within Perikatan Nasional, with analysts suggesting the coalition's brand holds greater electoral appeal than either party's individual symbols.