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PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has hailed Perikatan Nasional's success in Negri Sembilan as the beginning of a transformative political movement, expressing confidence that the state's electoral backing will galvanise broader changes across the nation.
Barisan Nasional chief Zahid has expressed gratitude for an official PAS directive urging party members to vote for BN candidates in the Negri Sembilan state election, signalling continued cooperation between the two coalitions.
PAS's Islamist platform repeatedly generates controversy through statements on race, religion and gender, undermining its broader electoral appeal despite governing Kedah, Perlis, Terengganu and Kelantan.
The Islamic opposition party Pas has expressed confidence in securing all five state seats it will contest in Negri Sembilan, benefiting from a cooperation agreement between Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional.
PAS Youth has justified its decision to back Barisan Nasional candidates in constituencies where Perikatan Nasional is not standing, describing the move as a calculated strategy to prevent Pakatan Harapan from expanding its parliamentary influence.