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  "id": 3888708,
  "title": "Hadi closes door to PAS mending ties with Bersatu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/hadi-closes-door-to-pas-mending-ties-with-bersatu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/28/hadi-closes-door-to-pas-mending-ties-with-bersatu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has firmly shut the door to the idea of re-establishing ties with Bersatu, despite both parties still being part of Perikatan Nasional (PN). Hadi cited Bersatu's decision to stand alone in the August 1 Negeri Sembilan state election and its plans to collaborate with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the upcoming Melaka state polls as the reasons for his stance. In a statement to Utusan Malaysia, Hadi remarked, \"In principle, (Bersatu) fought us in the Negeri Sembilan polls, and now, they want to be with PH.\" The relationship between PAS and Bersatu had become increasingly strained towards the end of last year, ultimately leading to PAS terminating their political cooperation in June. Following their split, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin accused PAS of steering the opposition coalition in the wrong direction and rendering it toxic. In the Negeri Sembilan polls, Bersatu campaigned under its own name, facing significant setbacks as PN emerged victorious, forming the state government in partnership with Barisan Nasional.",
  "summary": "PAS president cites Bersatu's decision to go solo in the Negeri Sembilan polls and its intention to work with PH in the next Melaka election.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Hadi closes door to PAS mending ties with Bersatu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/hadi-closes-door-to-pas-mending-ties-with-bersatu-3893113",
        "published": "2026-08-28T03:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "PAS closes door on Bersatu reconciliation ahead of Melaka polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/pas-closes-door-on-bersatu-reconciliation-ahead-of-melaka-polls",
        "published": "2026-08-28T04:10:00.000Z"
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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."
}