Umno-PAS alliance not aimed at reviving MN, says Asyraf
The Umno secretary-general says any collaboration forged is to find common ground for political stability.
KOTA BHARU: Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki clarified that the alliance between Umno and PAS is not intended to revive the Muafakat Nasional (MN) coalition. Instead, the collaboration aims to establish common ground for political stability, he stated. Asyraf emphasized that the primary objective of the union is to maintain a harmonious and prosperous nation, addressing the concerns of the Malay community.
He expressed these sentiments to reporters after PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang delivered his opening remarks at the party's 72nd muktamar today. The Umno-PAS partnership was previously formed to support the Negeri Sembilan election in which Pakatan Harapan (PH) lost its influence in the state. MN was initially established to unite the Malay-Muslim vote following the formation of the federal government by PH in 2018.
However, PAS opted to cooperate with Bersatu, an Umno breakaway faction, to create Perikatan Nasional (PN) after PH's downfall in 2020, which Umno perceived as a betrayal. The agreement eventually dissolved in December 2022. Asyraf further affirmed that it is premature to discuss potential collaborations, emphasizing that the alliance is committed to supporting any efforts aimed at uniting the ummah.
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