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Barisan Nasional's announcement of its Johor election candidates has effectively ended weeks of speculation about a potential three-way alliance involving PAS and Parti Wawasan Negara, with no representatives from Wawasan included in the BN slate.
Analysts identify Bersatu secretary-general Azmin Ali as a pivotal figure capable of reconciling the party with Pakatan Harapan if Muhyiddin Yassin relinquishes the presidency.
Bersatu's information chief has publicly urged PAS to leave the Perikatan Nasional coalition, suggesting the Islamic party either operate independently or establish an alternative political alliance.
Barisan Nasional's secretary-general has brushed aside concerns that rival coalitions Wawasan and Bersama will damage the ruling alliance's electoral standing in forthcoming state polls.