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PAS has signalled openness to reallocating state and parliamentary seats with coalition partner UMNO in upcoming elections, though senior party officials have outlined preconditions for any such negotiations.
PAS president has signalled confidence that the party's cooperation with Umno through the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional framework will endure, emphasizing the partnership addresses genuine national concerns beyond electoral calculation.
The Aug 1 Negri Sembilan state election represents a critical test for a nascent political realignment involving PAS and Umno. Its outcome could trigger a federal power shift that fundamentally reshapes Malaysia's governing coalition and threatens the stability of Anwar Ibrahim's administration.
PAS has indicated it will assist Umno in establishing a Johor state government should Barisan Nasional fail to achieve a simple majority in the upcoming Saturday election.