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Two PAS division leaders attended a Barisan Nasional event in Batu Pahat, signalling tighter cooperation between Umno and Malay-based parties as Johor heads toward its state election next month.
PAS has indicated flexibility regarding its partnership with Umno for the August 1 Negri Sembilan state election, potentially accepting an Umno representative as menteri besar if negotiations on seat allocation prove successful.
PAS has reiterated its readiness to collaborate with Umno, signalling unchanged political positioning despite recent comments from Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi that appeared to downplay potential post-election cooperation between the coalitions.
Parti Wawasan Negara, formerly Parti Cinta Malaysia, says it is ready to mediate between PAS and UMNO to promote Malay political unity and prevent damaging divisions among the community.