PAS ready to take on Bersatu in Johor polls, says state chief
Johor PAS state chief Mahfodz Mohamed has stated that the party is prepared to contest the upcoming state election independently of its former ally, Bersatu. The move follows rising tensions between the two parties despite their shared membership in the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Why it matters
The split between PAS and Bersatu could significantly alter the political landscape in Malaysia's Johor state and impact the stability of the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Share Johor PAS commissioner Mahfodz Mohamed says the party is confident of maintaining and strengthening its position, even without cooperation from Bersatu. Johor PAS commissioner Mahfodz Mohamed said the party machinery was mobilised long ago in preparation for the state election, especially in constituencies targeted by PAS. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Johor PAS has long been preparing to face Bersatu at the July 11 state election and is unfazed by the prospect of going head-to-head with its former ally, says state PAS chief Mahfodz Mohamed. He said the party machinery had been mobilised well in advance of the polls, particularly in state constituencies targeted by PAS.
The article provides a balanced account of statements from both PAS and Bersatu representatives regarding their political fallout.
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