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PAS President Hadi Awang is asserting greater control over the Perikatan Nasional coalition by challenging Bersatu's membership status. Political analysts see this manoeuvre as an attempt to rebalance power hierarchies and establish PAS as the dominant force.
Negeri Sembilan voters delivered a stunning rebuke to the ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition, handing power to a surprise alliance between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional in a state poll result that reshapes Malaysia's political map.
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang views the Perikatan Nasional coalition's success in Negri Sembilan as a catalyst for broader political transformation across Malaysia, signalling growing momentum for the opposition alliance.
The Aug 1 Negri Sembilan state election will test whether a new PAS-Umno alliance can challenge Malaysia's unity government. Poor DAP performance could trigger federal coalition collapse.
Isham Jalil, a former Umno Supreme Council member, has submitted an application to join PAS. The veteran politician said he was drawn to the Islamic party's commitment to integrity and freedom from corruption.