Pahang Pas: Door open to Umno cooperation, or election clash
alagesh@nst.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang Pas is open to potential cooperation with Umno under the concept of Muslim unity ahead of the 16th General Election, according to Pahang Pas commissioner Datuk Rosli Abdul Jabar. However, the party is also prepared to face Umno at the polls if negotiations fail to bear fruit. Rosli stated that no discussions have taken place with Barisan Nasional or Umno thus far, but the party is willing to engage in dialogue.
He emphasized that Pahang Pas is ready to initiate discussions if the opportunity arises, aligning with party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's call for enhanced political cooperation under the Muslim unity principle. Rosli expressed agreement with the pursuit of ummah unity and indicated that Pahang Pas would welcome such cooperation from Umno.
Last week, Pahang Pas deputy commissioner Datuk Andansura Rabu confirmed that the ongoing Perikatan Nasional Jelajah Teraju Pahang campaign, initiated by Pas, would continue as planned. Pahang Pas and Umno had previously established ties under the Muafakat Nasional pact in 2019, when Pakatan Harapan held federal power. However, their cooperation ended the following year after Pahang Pas joined Bersatu to form the Perikatan Nasional (PN).
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