{
  "id": 2609621,
  "title": "Takiyuddin tells RoS why Bersatu was frozen out of polls talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/takiyuddin-tells-ros-why-bersatu-was-frozen-out-of-polls-talks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T16:16:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/23/takiyuddin-tells-ros-why-bersatu-was-frozen-out-of-polls-talks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan revealed why the Islamic party excluded Bersatu, another Perikatan Nasional component, from discussions on Negeri Sembilan state elections. Hassan stated that Bersatu's decision to contest the election using its own logo was a reason for PAS's exclusion. He also mentioned that PAS had several other reasons, including strained ties within the Perikatan Nasional due to Bersatu's criticisms of the Islamic party. Hassan disclosed this during a public meeting, where he was questioned by the Registrar of Societies (RoS) for four hours following Bersatu's complaint about its exclusion. He noted that PAS was aware of Umno's strained relationship with Bersatu and that Umno had expressed a willingness to cooperate with PAS in Negeri Sembilan. PAS remains committed to making decisions based on what it believes is best for the party and its political cooperation. In June, PAS severed ties with Bersatu, stating it would explore forming a new political pact to face upcoming elections, aiming to \"unite the ummah\". Party president Abdul Hadi Awang explained that the decision was made because Bersatu had become greedy for seats and power.",
  "summary": "PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan says he was questioned by Registrar of Societies over Bersatu's complaint.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Takiyuddin questioned by ROS over Bersatu's PN complaint",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/takiyuddin-questioned-by-ros-over-bersatus-pn-complaint",
        "published": "2026-08-22T15:08:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Takiyuddin tells RoS why Bersatu was frozen out of polls talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/takiyuddin-tells-ros-why-bersatu-was-frozen-out-of-polls-talks-2609882",
        "published": "2026-08-22T16:16:23.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}