Johor polls right time to revive MN, PAS No 2 tells Umno
PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man is calling for a revival of the Muafakat Nasional alliance between PAS and Umno ahead of the Johor state election. He argues that this cooperation is essential to consolidate Malay-Muslim political strength and address specific community concerns.
Why it matters
The potential realignment of Malaysia's two largest Malay-Muslim parties could significantly alter the country's political landscape and the stability of the current unity government.
Share PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says cooperation between the two largest Malay-Muslim parties is needed to usher in a new political realignment. The Muafakat Nasional alliance between Umno and PAS was formalised in 2019 but eventually fell apart with the formation of Perikatan Nasional the following year. PETALING JAYA : PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has called on PAS and Umno to work together in the upcoming Johor state election, describing it as the right time to revive their now-defunct Muafakat Nasional alliance. Tuan Ibrahim said cooperation between the country’s two largest Malay-Muslim parties was needed and that the state polls could usher in a new political realignment.
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