S'gor govt and Bersatu nearing deal on greater role in state affairs, rep says
The Selangor state government and the opposition party Bersatu are negotiating a confidence and supply agreement to grant the opposition a greater role in state administration. The deal aims to provide the government with a two-thirds majority while allowing opposition assemblypersons access to state meetings.
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This potential political realignment could significantly alter the governance structure and legislative cooperation in Malaysia's most developed state.
News ✕ S'gor govt and Bersatu nearing deal on greater role in state affairs, rep says Hariz Mohd Published: Oct 14, 2026 8:00 AM The Selangor government and opposition party Bersatu are nearing a broad-based agreement that could give the latter a greater role in state affairs, according to Bersatu supreme council member Dr Afif Bahardin.
A proposed confidence and supply agreement (CSA), if finalised, would give Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari, who is from PKR, the backing of more than a two-thirds majority in the 56-member state assembly.
The Selangor government and opposition party Bersatu are nearing a broad-based agreement that could give the latter a greater role in state affairs, according to Bersatu supreme council member Dr Afif Bahardin.
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