{
  "id": 12256439,
  "title": "Pertimbangan politik berbeza pengaruhi cara Umno kendali rundingan PAS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/pertimbangan-politik-berbeza-pengaruhi-cara-umno-kendali-rundingan-pas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T23:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/06/pertimbangan-politik-berbeza-pengaruhi-cara-umno-kendali-rundingan-pas"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Analysts say the differing political perspectives of Umno President Zahid Hamidi and his counterpart Mohamad Hasan are reflected in their contrasting views on relations with PAS. Syaza Shukri, from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, explains that while both leaders aim for what they deem best for Umno, their positions within the party shape their approach to potential cooperation with PAS. Zahid appears more pragmatic, considering the form of cooperation that allows him to retain his position, whereas Mohamad, known as \"Tok Mat,\" does not dwell on this aspect as he is not in a top leadership role. Zahid remains the chief decision-maker in major party matters, as he can accept differences in opinion, but significant decisions still lie with him. After former MKT Umno member Puad Zarkashi noted Zahid's efforts to broaden the \"blue wave\" narrative after BN and Perikatan Nasional won in Negeri Sembilan, Mohamad seemed more cautious when urging PAS to prove its seriousness through surprising wins in Terengganu. However, PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man dismissed this concern, stating that the PRN Terengganu and general elections are two separate matters. University of Malaya's Awang Azman Awang Pawi suggested this situation should not be viewed as division within Umno but as a strategic difference in opinion. He noted Zahid's desire to keep open political options, while Mohamad stresses that any cooperation must be based on the principle of mutual respect and reciprocation. Syaza believes that if Umno decides to cooperate with PAS, the party must ensure PAS does not gain excessive influence in the discussion. She believes that an initial commitment to cooperation to prevent Malay vote fragmentation would be more readily accepted, but the principle of give-and-take becomes harder when dealing with seat distribution, as the diversity of the party may resist ceding seats even if the decision is made by the top leaders.",
  "summary": "Penganalisis berkata Timbalan Presiden Umno Mohamad Hasan dilihat ada lebih banyak ruang pertahan kepentingan parti berbanding Presidennya Zahid Hamidi.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pertimbangan politik berbeza pengaruhi cara Umno kendali rundingan PAS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/pertimbangan-politik-berbeza-pengaruhi-cara-umno-kendali-rundingan-pas-12258782",
        "published": "2026-10-05T23:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}