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Bersatu has rejected PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's assertion that the party's membership in Perikatan Nasional has automatically terminated following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement of a new coalition formation.
Barisan Nasional's deputy chairman has moved to reassure voters that his coalition will retain decision-making authority in its arrangement with Perikatan Nasional, despite the alliance involving PAS.
An Umno leader in Negeri Sembilan has sought to reassure non-Malay communities that the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional cooperation will not sideline their interests, citing PAS's administrative record.
Senior PAS officials have criticized Bersatu president Muhyiddin for dwelling on past political grievances, urging him instead to dedicate energy to party consolidation and the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election.
PAS president Hadi Awang characterises the PN-BN partnership in Negeri Sembilan as exceptionally strong, suggesting the relationship extends beyond standard coalition dynamics. Formal consolidation of the alliance remains pending.
A former aide to Muhyiddin Yassin has levelled accusations of bullying against PAS, disputing claims by the Islamic party's information chief that Bersatu voluntarily exited the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
PAS has signalled its readiness to contest against fellow Perikatan Nasional ally Bersatu in the Negeri Sembilan state elections, should both parties field candidates in overlapping constituencies, according to party vice-president Amar Abdullah.
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has commended Umno for making a daring political move by withdrawing support from the Negri Sembilan state government, suggesting the action clears space for fresh voter engagement in upcoming elections.
Perikatan Nasional will contest 11 seats in the Negeri Sembilan state election that Barisan Nasional has ceded to the coalition, as the two blocs continue their power-sharing arrangement.
Bersatu has publicly voiced disappointment with Pas for engaging in bilateral political negotiations with Barisan Nasional independently, sidelining other Perikatan Nasional coalition members ahead of the Negri Sembilan state election.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly denied claims of any formal seat-sharing arrangement with Pas ahead of the Negri Sembilan state election, dismissing speculation about coalition negotiations.
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Barisan Nasional has wrested control of the Maharani state assembly seat from PAS in the Johor state election, signalling potential momentum shifts in the electoral competition across Peninsular Malaysia.
PAS has reaffirmed its openness to cooperating with Umno, with the PN information chief stating the Islamic party's stance remains constant even as BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled reluctance towards post-election collaboration.
Johor Umno's Nur Jazlan has rejected suggestions of a formal pact with PAS, emphasising that the two parties share tactical opposition to PKR at state level but maintain distinct positions federally.
Khairy Jamaluddin has called on Bersatu supporters to cast their votes for Barisan Nasional, framing the move as consistent with PAS's trajectory and emphasising shared ideological roots.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has cautioned that PAS's call for supporters to reject Pakatan Harapan candidates should not be interpreted as a guaranteed electoral advantage for Barisan Nasional in Johor's upcoming polls.
Rashid Hasnon, Bersatu's number two in Johor contesting Senggarang, has dismissed concerns over PAS's limited visibility at Barisan Nasional functions, signalling internal coalition confidence ahead of electoral contests.
Umno's Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has questioned why Pakatan Harapan leaders are criticising Pas for directing members to support Barisan Nasional candidates in certain Johor constituencies.
Political analysts believe Bersatu voters could strategically back Pakatan Harapan candidates in marginal seats, driven more by antipathy toward PAS than ideological alignment with PH.
A Perikatan Nasional candidate in Johor has publicly rebuked Pas for issuing conflicting statements and instructions that threaten to confuse coalition voters ahead of the state election.
Kelantan Umno has seized on PAS's directive instructing party members to support Barisan Nasional candidates in the Johor election as vindication against the 'Umdap' label, calling it proof the accusation was purely political attack.