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PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has characterised Perikatan Nasional's performance in the Negri Sembilan state election as a pivotal moment that will trigger broader political realignment across Malaysia, signalling the coalition's growing appeal beyond traditional strongholds.
Barisan Nasional announced it is leading in 40 Johor state seats, exceeding the simple majority threshold. The result positions the coalition to potentially control the state government following the election count.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has appealed to unity government coalition partners to avoid resurrecting past criticisms of Umno during the Johor election campaign, signalling efforts to maintain political stability.
Perikatan Nasional has formally admitted Parti Pejuang Tanah Air and Parti Cinta Malaysia as new coalition members, bolstering its strength ahead of the Johor state election scheduled for July 11.