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Several opposition MPs, including prominent figures, were observed meeting at PAS headquarters as political realignment intensifies within Perikatan Nasional following PAS's recent decision to sever ties with Bersatu.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has expressed confidence that his party would emerge victorious if it faced off against Bersatu in electoral competition, claiming Perikatan Nasional supporters would back PAS.
Perikatan Nasional's recent move to reinstate Hamzah Zainudin signals the PAS-led coalition's strategic pivot towards moderate positioning ahead of the next general election, according to political observers.
A Pas parliamentarian has cautioned Bersatu against running independent campaigns in Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing that divided opposition efforts would strengthen Pakatan Harapan's electoral prospects.
Bersatu's vice-president has criticised Perikatan Nasional leadership for failing to convene a coalition meeting on Johor election strategy, indicating the party will proceed with its own campaign preparations rather than wait for consensus.