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PAS president Hadi Awang's recent statements regarding Bersatu's position within Perikatan Nasional suggest the Islamic party is reasserting dominance over its coalition partners, marking a significant recalibration of internal power structures.
Wawasan president Hamzah Zainudin has publicly rebuked Muhyiddin Yassin over his characterisation of Perikatan Nasional as toxic, reminding the former prime minister that he would never have reached office without the backing of PAS and Umno.
The Johor state election demonstrates Malaysia's political landscape evolving toward genuine democratic maturity, where coalitions can cooperate nationally while competing locally—a hallmark of established democracies.