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A PAS lawmaker has cautioned Bersatu against fielding candidates independently in upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing that internal competition within the Malay-Muslim bloc risks splitting votes and allowing Pakatan Harapan to capitalise on division.
Escalating tensions between Pas and Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional coalition risk damaging voter confidence ahead of the 16th General Election, potentially reshaping Malaysia's political landscape.
Political analysts warn the Perikatan Nasional coalition risks unravelling as mounting tensions between PAS and Bersatu have evolved into a protracted power struggle threatening the alliance's survival.
PAS has issued a stark warning to coalition partner Bersatu, declaring that any party planning to contest against the Islamic party must leave the Perikatan Nasional alliance first, escalating tensions within Malaysia's main Islamist-led political bloc.
PAS has rebuked Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for announcing prematurely that Bersatu will use the Perikatan Nasional logo in forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, calling the move hasty.
An analyst cautions that PAS's pursuit to oust Bersatu from Perikatan Nasional could damage the Islamist party's standing with centrist voters, threatening its electoral appeal.