PAS tells BN to choose between Perikatan or Pakatan in Melaka

In Marang, on August 21, PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang stated that Perikatan Nasional is ready to distance itself from Barisan Nasional (BN) if the latter attempts to form an alliance with Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming Melaka state election. Hadi emphasized that while the PN coalition feels confident about their tactical options, talks concerning a possible partnership with BN for the Melaka polls are still in progress, according to NST.

The PAS leader did not disclose whether a final decision had been made, but he indicated that a significant portion of BN's leadership appears to favor maintaining their connection with PN. Following his Dhuha lecture at Masjid Rusila, Hadi remarked that the BN leadership remains divided and uncertain, even though most of the party's leaders agree on continuing cooperation with PN.

Hadi claimed that PN and his party have devised several strategies to strengthen the Malay-Muslim political alliance, including plans for collaboration with non-extreme non-Muslim parties. He noted that Felda feels optimistic about the negotiation process and forming political cooperation for the Melaka state election ahead of the Johor state election on July 11.

This confidence, according to Hadi, is based on positive feedback from grassroots members and the changing national political environment. Hadi also pointed out that the complexities experienced during the Johor state election seem to have diminished, making the route to a Melaka alliance smoother. "The situation in the Johor state election was more complicated, but the path and conditions in Melaka are easier," he concluded.