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A political analyst contends that Barisan Nasional lacks the strategic capacity to replicate the organizational and grassroots strengths that Bersatu deployed to boost Perikatan Nasional's performance in the previous Selangor state election.
BN chairman Zahid Hamidi has publicly acknowledged PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's instruction to party members to back BN candidates in the Negeri Sembilan state election, revealing a cross-coalition voting arrangement.
PAS President Hadi Awang has disclosed the reasoning behind Perikatan Nasional's decision to permit Umno to take the leading role in Johor's electoral campaign, framing the choice as necessary to preserve the ruling coalition's grip on state governance.
An Umno Supreme Council member cautions against replicating the BN-PN electoral pact from Negri Sembilan in other states, citing distinct political contexts and regional variations.
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi has signalled that the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election will serve as a critical test for the coalition's partnership with PAS, with results potentially influencing electoral cooperation in Melaka and the next general election.
Perikatan Nasional's Supreme Council has greenlit seat arrangements for Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election, with all coalition candidates using the PN logo. Bersatu has chosen to contest separately.