Focus on Umno pact, PAS spiritual leader says after PN suspended

PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin called on PAS and Umno leaders to set aside their egos and focus on forming an alliance for the Melaka state election following the suspension of Perikatan Nasional (PN). Jasin emphasized that both parties should engage in negotiations to avoid any actions that could deepen divisions between them.

He stressed the importance of achieving a PAS-Umno alliance in the Melaka polls, which would serve as a crucial step towards expanding the coalition to the 16th general election, according to Utusan Malaysia. Jasin urged PAS to expedite the unification process, noting that the current political climate makes it the optimal time for the parties to unite.

He reiterated that the leaders of both parties must prioritize the ummah's interests over their personal interests during seat talks, as a PAS-Umno cooperation would benefit all of society, particularly the Malays. Jasin, who heads PAS's syura council, urged leaders from both sides to put aside their egos during negotiations. Although Barisan Nasional (BN) is expected to engage in talks with potential allies next week, Umno has kept its door open to both PN and Pakatan Harapan, despite BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's previous statement that the ruling state coalition intended to partner with PN in the Melaka polls.