Melaka polls: Pas, Umno must close old wounds and strengthen ties

MELAKA: In the lead-up to the 16th General Election, Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has urged his Umno counterparts to lay aside past political disagreements and focus on strengthening collaboration. Recognising their history as bitter rivals, Tuan Ibrahim emphasised that past conflicts should not hinder their renewed partnership within the Perikatan Nasional-Barisan Nasional alliance.

He admitted to past criticism of Umno during election campaigns, stating that such attacks were part of the political rivalry at the time. To preserve political cooperation and unity, it is crucial not to revisit the past, Tuan Ibrahim told reporters after attending a Ceramah Kelompok UDM Pantai Cheng event. Both parties should learn from their disagreements and move forward to fortify their political coordination.

Tuan Ibrahim, who has also criticised Umno in his speeches, apologised for past mistakes and urged all parties to look ahead as the challenges ahead are immense. The renewed Pas-Umno alliance is particularly significant as both prepare for GE16. Tuan Ibrahim expressed gratitude to Umno and BN leaders for their willingness to collaborate during the Melaka election campaign, noting the encouraging level of cooperation among grassroots election machinery. He credited the stronger cooperation in Melaka compared to his experience in Negri Sembilan.