No cracks in federal unity govt, says Pakatan minister as Umno closes gap with PAS ahead of assembly

PKR denied recent rumors of internal conflict within the federal unity government on September 7, despite recent developments in Umno’s relationship with PAS. PKR vice-president Datuk Chang Lih Kang stated that Pakatan Harapan (PH) continues to maintain strong ties with the Barisan Nasional (BN), even as Umno has entered into a strategic partnership with PAS.

Chang assured that PKR remains vigilant towards shifting political landscapes, but declared that no issues have arisen thus far. The recent Cabinet meeting, which Umno ministers fully attended, was focused on addressing national concerns without any political banter. Chang reiterated during a press conference at the National Science Challenge Prime Minister's Cup final in Shah Alam that the situation is strictly a party matter and that no turmoil exists within the Cabinet at present.

His remarks came in response to Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s earlier claim that PH would not be invited to Umno’s assembly this week, as PAS had already been included. Umno's secretary-general, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, had previously revealed that the decision to extend the invitation to PAS' high-ranking officials was made during the party's supreme council meeting.