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Deepening tensions between PAS and Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional risk fragmenting support in Kedah, potentially preventing Sanusi Md Nor from achieving a comprehensive electoral victory despite the coalition's current dominance.
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PAS and Bersatu's deteriorating relationship in Johor leaves both parties with dwindling alliance possibilities, as shared coalition partners offer insufficient political weight.
Bersatu's information chief has called on PAS to withdraw from Perikatan Nasional, suggesting the Islamist party either pursue independent politics or forge fresh alliances beyond the troubled coalition.
The Urimai chairman contends that PAS's decision to abandon its alliance with Bersatu fundamentally undermined the opposition's electoral prospects, inadvertently consolidating Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's political grip over Putrajaya.
An internal dispute between PAS and Bersatu within the Perikatan Nasional coalition risks undermining Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor's path to an overwhelming victory in Kedah, according to political observers assessing the impact of intra-alliance friction.
Multiple opposition MPs, including prominent figures, have been observed meeting at PAS headquarters amid shifting political dynamics within Perikatan Nasional following the coalition's recent realignment.
A PAS legislator has cautioned Bersatu against fielding independent candidates in Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing that internal competition within the opposition would strengthen Pakatan Harapan's position.
Perikatan Nasional's information chief has cautioned coalition members against making impulsive public statements, underlining that both PAS and Bersatu must coordinate decisions rather than act independently.
Escalating tensions between PAS and Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional could significantly damage the coalition's chances in GE16, as internal divisions risk alienating voters and fragmenting their political base.
PAS has drawn a clear line in the sand, telling coalition partner Bersatu that any desire to contest seats against the Islamist party must come after leaving the political alliance entirely.
PAS and Bersatu are intensifying efforts to dominate Perikatan Nasional, with analysts noting the coalition's voter appeal exceeds that of either party independently.
A Malaysian political analyst warns that PAS could damage its electoral prospects by attempting to expel Bersatu from the Perikatan Nasional coalition, particularly among moderate Muslim voters.