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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim two days to apologise and retract allegations that he interfered in police investigations and the selection of Negeri Sembilan's ruler, warning of legal action.
Negri Sembilan's August 1 election will determine the viability of a new political alignment involving PAS and Umno. If successful, it could destabilise Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's federal unity government and reshape Malaysia's parliamentary balance.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's public claims about his party's decisive contribution to Barisan Nasional's Johor victory have sparked concerns among political leaders in Sabah, Sarawak, and Negri Sembilan about the coalition's ideological direction and commitment to inclusive governance.
Melaka Keadilan has appealed for calm and consensus-based discussions to resolve tensions following Melaka DAP's withdrawal from the state government over the constitutional amendment enabling nominated assemblymen appointments.
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PAS has ruled out providing election machinery support to Bersatu in Johor state polls, signalling deepening tensions within Malaysia's Islamist coalition.
Parti Wawasan Negara's president Hamzah Zainudin has signalled the party will calibrate its relationship with Bersatu depending on how Bersatu approaches inter-party engagement.
PAS has reiterated its commitment to maintaining Bersatu's membership within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, even as tensions mount over the party's increasingly adversarial approach to coalition decision-making.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has resigned, prompting President Gitanas Nauseda to begin the process of nominating a successor. Social Democratic Party chairman Mindaugas Sinkevicius is expected to be nominated and lead the formation of Lithuania's third governing coalition since elections in late 2024.
Bersatu has challenged the legality of Perikatan Nasional's emergency Supreme Council meeting held Monday night, claiming PN chairman rushed the decision to admit Wawasan into the coalition without following proper procedures.
PAS has formally terminated its political cooperation with Bersatu as of June 8, marking an official split between the two parties despite continuing to serve in the same ruling coalition.
Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad has rejected suggestions that Perikatan Nasional's inability to secure the federal government following GE15 stemmed from individual ego or unwillingness to compromise on the prime ministerial position, instead pointing to constitutional constraints.
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PAS leadership maintains the Perikatan Nasional coalition will pursue its 'plus' expansion agenda despite the deterioration in ties between Umno and Bersatu, signalling the Islamist party's commitment to broadening the ruling bloc.
Transport Minister Loke Chua Tian Chang and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi held their first in-person meeting following a public online disagreement, with both maintaining diplomatic composure at an official function.