{
  "id": 4072392,
  "title": "PAS shuts door on Bersatu reconciliation, excludes Perikatan ally from muktamar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/pas-shuts-door-on-bersatu-reconciliation-excludes-perikatan-ally-from-4072392",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T01:04:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/29/pas-shuts-door-on-bersatu-reconciliation-excludes-perikatan-ally-from-muktamar/233108"
  },
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  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Islamic party PAS has closed the door to reconciliation with its coalition partner in Perikatan Nasional (PN), Bersatu. The decision followed PAS’ accusation that Bersatu contested PN in the Negeri Sembilan by-election and expressed a willingness to collaborate with the opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH). PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang stated that this breach also led to Bersatu’s exclusion from PAS’ upcoming 72nd muktamar in Kelantan, which takes place from September 2 to 5. Hadi claimed Bersatu’s actions, such as contesting PN and expressing potential cooperation with PH, had led to the rupture in their relationship. The dispute has further strained the already tense relationship between PAS and Bersatu, who remain technically within the same PN coalition.\n\nPrior to the muktamar decision, PAS held a special meeting of its central working committee on June 8, which concluded that the political cooperation with Bersatu had ended after reviewing the current status and future direction of their relationship. PAS has instead invited Umno, along with other PN coalition parties, to attend the muktamar. This invitation follows Umno’s own outreach to PAS leadership for its general assembly, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur from September 9 to 12. The assembly will focus on promoting ummah unity, with PAS aiming to foster broader cooperation with other political parties. Hadi emphasized that PAS seeks to unite Malay Muslims and non-Muslims who are not extremists, and the gathering will also bolster PAS’ election machinery as the general election approaches in the near future due to the current parliamentary term nearing its end.\n\nMeanwhile, Bersatu’s Melaka information chief, Hishamuddin Abdul Karim, stated that the party remains open to discussions with parties sharing common ground, including PH, ahead of the Melaka election. However, Hishamuddin clarified that any electoral cooperation should exclude parties that had previously betrayed PN’s trust and spirit of cooperation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — PAS has declared that the door to reconciliation with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia within...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "PAS shuts door on Bersatu reconciliation, excludes Perikatan ally from muktamar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/pas-shuts-door-on-bersatu-reconciliation-excludes-perikatan-ally-from",
        "published": "2026-08-29T01:04:52.000Z"
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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."
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