{
  "id": 3452562,
  "title": "Bersatu Youth chief hints at possible cooperation with Selangor government",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bersatu-youth-chief-hints-at-possible-cooperation-with-selangor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T06:59:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/26/bersatu-youth-chief-hints-at-possible-cooperation-with-selangor-government/232722"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The Bersatu Youth chief, Hilman Idham, has hinted at potential cooperation between his party and the Selangor government under Pakatan Harapan. This came as two Bersatu representatives in Pahang pledged their support for Barisan Nasional's Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. When asked about the possibility of a similar arrangement in Selangor, Hilman stated that it was \"not impossible\". He emphasized that Bersatu has previously collaborated with various political parties, including Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan, with the main concern being the well-being of the people. The Selangor Menteri Besar, Amirudin Shari, has previously indicated that Pakatan Harapan is open to working with any party, including Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional, as long as it contributes to political stability and benefits the public. However, no formal discussions have occurred between PH and Bersatu in the state. Hilman's comments come as there is growing speculation about potential realignments in Selangor ahead of the upcoming state election. Hilman noted that the political shift seen in Pahang, where two Bersatu representatives joined forces with Barisan Nasional, might set the stage for similar partnerships in other regions. He suggested that a convergence of ideas between parties could lead to stronger initiatives for the people of Selangor. Currently, Pakatan Harapan holds 32 of the 56 seats in the Selangor legislative assembly, while Barisan Nasional has two. Bersatu has 11 seats, and PAS holds 10, with a former Bersatu representative, Abdul Rashid Asari, serving as an independent and aligned with Amirudin's administration.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Bersatu Youth chief Hilman Idham has suggested that his party could back Pakatan Harapan in...",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Hilman tak tolak kemungkinan Adun Bersatu Selangor sokong MB",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/hilman-tak-tolak-kemungkinan-adun-bersatu-selangor-sokong-mb",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:44:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Bersatu Youth chief hints at possible cooperation with Selangor government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bersatu-youth-chief-hints-at-possible-cooperation-with-selangor-3453825",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:59:35.000Z"
      }
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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."
}