{
  "id": 5685226,
  "title": "PAS sudah tunjuk langkah – apa pula langkah Umno?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/pas-sudah-tunjuk-langkah-apa-pula-langkah-umno",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/09/05/pas-sudah-tunjuk-langkah-apa-pula-langkah-umno"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PAS has demonstrated steps - what about Umno's steps? The absence of PAS President Zahid Hamidi at the PAS muktamar event yesterday raised questions. If Zahid had attended, he would have heard Hadi Awang's core statements directly. Zahid may feel hurt if he missed out on the core message. If not, his information could be compromised as to what Hadi would say, knowing it was said during PAS's quest to form a coalition with Umno for the electoral pact in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. The core statements of any political party's president are usually provided by their respective think tanks. In this case, Hadi and PAS seemed eager to convey a direct message to Zahid. Umno's President is expected to attend when PAS issues an invitation. Zahid is likely to confirm his attendance; otherwise, the Senior Vice President of PAS, Takiyuddin Hassan, would have to inform the muktamar attendees about Zahid's absence due to unavoidable circumstances. Could Zahid already be biased or have prior information about Hadi's statements? Regardless, Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Asyraf's Deputy, would represent Zahid. Whether he heard Hadi's speech or not is unknown. At least, this part of Hadi's speech holds true: every state Dewan Undangan Negeri and Parlimen seat PAS won in PRU15 must be retained. Note the term 'wajib' used by Hadi, meaning not 'should' or 'needed' but 'mandatory.' PAS will contest all constituencies assigned to them. No two ways about it. Hadi further stated that SG4 (Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis) must maintain their control, strengthen governance, and execute the Islamic agenda according to their state powers. This leaves little room for Umno-BN if cooperation with PAS is pursued. Interestingly, PAS mood was palpable in the Pemuda PAS muktamar the day before Hadi's speech. PAS Deputy Youth Chief Ilyas Ahmad stated that uniting the Muslim community at the federal level requires leadership from PAS, and PAS should not give priority to candidates from other parties. This is as clear as it gets. Some muktamar attendees also discussed what PAS should do if they win PRU16. Centre for Ilham Research Yusri Ibrahim claimed, via Facebook, that PAS opening a new era in the possibility of Umno-PAS cooperation leading to PRU16. He used Terengganu as an example, stating that if PAS wins, only one parliamentary seat and five DUN seats would be left for Umno if cooperation is allowed. However, all these seats are under Bersatu. Yusri concluded that Wawasan will have to claim and retain these seats because Bersatu would be the heir to Umno's legacy in the National Perikatan. If these seats were divided equally, Umno Terengganu could potentially contest only around three seats in the 2026 PRU. This is just the initial scenario to consider. In the meantime, James Chin from the University of Tasmania commented on FMT, suggesting that Umno might weaken Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim despite declaring support until the end of the parliamentary term. They are applying pressure because they don't want to lose momentum (after winning PRN Johor and Negeri Sembilan with PN and confidently winning Melaka in the future). Anwar is also creating a new coalition without Umno, according to Chin. Chin predicts that the PH-BN relationship will become increasingly strained while Umno remains divided. I agree and it seems unlikely that Anwar and PH will back down. Following Hadi's speech, Umno is under pressure. If the mandatory cooperation with Umno is accepted before postponing the muktamar today, Umno will also feel pressured, but I am unsure if it is relevant considering Hadi's statements. How will the Umno Central Committee react to the PAS muktamar development? The PAU will be held next week from September 9 to 12. Interestingly, top PAS leaders are invited to the grand ceremony. Will Hadi attend? Yes, said Asyraf. Closing this write-up, I reiterate what I stated in a previous article: Umno is doing what it accused PAS of doing earlier, leading to the demise of the National Front. PAS played two games back then: playing two games with Umno and Bersatu, Umno's bitter enemy. Now, Umno is playing with PH at the federal level and with PAS at the state level while attacking PH. In other words, Umno is playing two games. For me, that is already playing two games.",
  "summary": "Sehari sebelum ucapan Hadi Awang, mood 'PAS menguasai semua' sudah dirasai pada muktamar Pemuda PAS.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PAS sudah tunjuk langkah – apa pula langkah Umno?",
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        "published": "2026-09-05T01:00:00.000Z"
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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."
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