Jangan rosakkan rundingan dengan PAS, Umno Kedah ingatkan Nur Jazlan

Umno Kedah has warned Nur Jazlan Mohamed not to interfere in discussions with PAS, cautioning that her statements could jeopardize the cooperative efforts between the two parties in the state. Shaiful Hazizy Zainol Abidin, the spokesman for Umno Kedah, expressed concern that Nur Jazlan's proposal for PAS to receive one-third of the Dewan Negara seats in four states could strain the relationship between the two parties.

He noted that Umno Kedah had already held initial talks with PAS, and that the current efforts were proceeding smoothly, including a visit to the party's leadership on September 15.

Shaiful Hazizy urged Nur Jazlan to refrain from issuing any statements that might damage the relationship between Umno and PAS, as reported by Utusan Malaysia. On the same day, a report from Utusan Malaysia stated that Nur Jazlan suggested PAS give Umno one-third of the Dewan Negara seats in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perlis if both parties are serious about continuing their cooperation before the upcoming general election.

He argued that PAS should not contest in all seats in the relevant state, instead focusing on securing two-thirds of the seats to prove their commitment to the agenda of Malay unity.

Shaiful Hazizy further explained that Kedah and the other three states in the SG4 grouping have a unique approach due to the differing political landscape compared to southern states, making it a more straightforward task for Umno. He emphasized that Umno Kedah needs to take a cautious and careful approach in building understanding with PAS, as the political developments in Melaka could also impact Kedah.

He referred to the Umno-PAS discussion for the PRN Melaka, scheduled for November 14, where the BN Melaka hoped to retain its 21 seats from the 2021 general election.