Don’t jeopardise talks with PAS, Nur Jazlan told
Kedah Umno has warned party member Nur Jazlan Mohamed to stop making public statements that could disrupt ongoing cooperation talks with the Islamic party PAS. The party emphasizes the need for a cautious, localized approach to political alliances.
Why it matters
This internal party friction reflects the complex and delicate nature of coalition building in Malaysian politics ahead of upcoming elections.
Kedah Umno information chief Shaiful Hazizy Zainol Abidin (left) urged Umno Supreme Council member Nur Jazlan Mohamed not to issue statements that could damage relations between Umno and PAS.
PETALING JAYA: Kedah Umno has cautioned Supreme Council member Nur Jazlan Mohamed against making statements that could jeopardise efforts to boost cooperation with PAS in the state.
Its information chief, Shaiful Hazizy Zainol Abidin, said Kedah Umno had held preliminary discussions with PAS, including meeting the Islamic party’s leadership on Sept 15, and that the talks had gone well so far.
“By and large, people want to see this cooperation become a reality and be a win-win (situation),” he told FMT.
"I ask that Nur Jazlan doesn't interfere and issue statements that can affect the relationship between Umno and PAS.”
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