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Facing 'major threat', Hadi backed Pas-BN pacts for state and general elections

TUMPAT: Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has agreed to an understanding with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the Johor and Negri Sembilan elections, as well as the next election in Melaka, after assessing what he described as a “dangerous” political threat.

Facing 'major threat', Hadi backed Pas-BN pacts for state and general elections

Tumpat: Pas leader Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has reached an agreement with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the upcoming elections in Johor, Negri Sembilan, and Melaka. The president of Pas decided to take this step after evaluating the grave political threat faced by the nation. Deputy spiritual leader Ahmad Yakob explained that Abdul Hadi made this decision considering the current political landscape and the urgent need for a coalition between parties to tackle the looming danger.

The Pas under Perikatan Nasional is taking steps to establish this understanding with BN in the upcoming elections, primarily in Johor and Negri Sembilan, followed by Melaka. This collaboration is vital to safeguard democracy and effectively counter the perceived threat. Pas emphasized the importance of this agreement to create awareness among Islamic parties and urged members to prepare for the 16th General Election (GE16).

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