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Transport Minister Loke Chua Tian Chang and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz preserved outward cordiality during their first encounter following a public disagreement, though underlying tensions surfaced through measured remarks.
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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party's readiness to engage in intense political competition with PAS following an internal split, marking a significant escalation in intra-coalition tensions.
PAS and Bersatu are locked in a struggle for dominance within Perikatan Nasional, with political observers noting the coalition's electoral appeal outweighs the individual party brands.