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PAS in Pahang has signalled flexibility towards cooperation with Umno despite their history of electoral rivalry, indicating both parties may explore working arrangements ahead of upcoming contests.
PAS president Hadi Awang has disclosed that Perikatan Nasional deliberately assumed a secondary role in Johor's elections to prevent Umno from losing control of the state government, signalling coalition pragmatism.
Pakatan Harapan communications director Fahmi Fadzil has criticised Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor's recent remarks about Tanah Melayu, characterising them as symptomatic of PAS leadership's divisive approach to politics.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has characterised the party's decision to direct voter support toward Barisan Nasional candidates in Johor seats uncontested by Perikatan Nasional as rooted in genuine partnership rather than tactical convenience.
PAS has indicated it would support UMNO in forming a Johor state government should Barisan Nasional fail to secure a simple majority in Saturday's election, signalling potential coalition flexibility.