Pas to prioritise Umno, BN in GE16 negotiations
ARAU: Pas will prioritise Umno and Barisan Nasional over other political parties in any negotiations for the next general election (GE16).
Pas, the Malay-Muslim political party, has declared that it will prioritize negotiations with Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) over other parties, in the upcoming general election. This decision was made at a meeting chaired by Pas spiritual leader, Datuk Hashim Jasin. Hashim emphasized that Umno should be given priority in these deliberations, as the unity between Pas and Umno is crucial.
He stated that the council believes bringing the two parties together is not easy, but this opportunity should be fully utilized. Hashim stressed that the unity between the two Malay-Muslim parties should be built on the interests of Malays and Islam, rather than political considerations. He cautioned against alliances formed solely for political survival, warning that such alliances would ultimately fail.
Hashim mentioned that there is growing awareness within Umno about the importance of this unification. Pas feels more comfortable cooperating with Umno than with other parties, and the people also desire unity between the two Malay-Muslim parties. In the upcoming Melaka state election, Pas is prepared to contest under its own logo if Perikatan Nasional fails to field candidates under the coalition banner.
However, the party will still work together with Umno or BN in the state election. Regarding seat allocations, the decision lies with the central leadership of Pas, but the priority remains the negotiations with Umno.
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