No PAS in my govt if I return as MB, says Onn Hafiz
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has publicly denied rumors that he would form a coalition with PAS if re-elected. He emphasized that BN will not include PAS in his administration under any circumstances, dismissing claims of a secret deal as political misinformation.
Why it matters
This clarification addresses political instability concerns in Malaysia's Johor state and clarifies the coalition dynamics ahead of the upcoming state election.
Johor Umno chief Onn Hafiz Ghazi denied allocating appointed assemblyman posts to PAS in exchange for the Islamic party contesting only 11 seats in the state election.
The article reports on a politician's denial of rumors, providing quotes from both sides of the political discourse without taking a stance.
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