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PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang asserts Bersatu has automatically forfeited its Perikatan Nasional membership following the party's stated intention to form a new coalition. Bersatu's Azmin Ali disputes this, arguing only the PN presidential council can revoke membership.
Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed suggestions of a coalition agreement with PAS regarding Negeri Sembilan, cautioning that political circumstances may shift unexpectedly.
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Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says PAS's public opposition to Pakatan will only matter if voters translate sentiment into votes for Barisan Nasional in the Johor state election.