{
  "id": 5725718,
  "title": "Pas-Umno cooperation should continue until GE16, says Mubarak chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/pas-umno-cooperation-should-continue-until-ge16-says-mubarak-chief",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T05:47:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1526171/pas-umno-cooperation-should-continue-until-ge16-says-mubarak-chief"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kelantan Council of Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak) president Datuk Mohd Rozali Isohak has stated that the increasing cooperation between Pas and Umno is a positive development that should continue until the 16th General Election (GE16). Rozali, a former Kelantan deputy Menteri Besar, believes this kind of cooperation could strengthen Malay and Muslim unity after prolonged waits for the two major Malay-based parties to collaborate. He noted that there have been historical precedents for Pas and Umno working together, such as during Barisan Nasional following the May 13, 1969 incident and the Angkatan Perpaduan Ummah (APU) coalition in the 1990 general election. Rozali, who managed the APU cooperation, emphasized that political leaders need patience, understanding, and the ability to resolve differences. He echoed the sentiments that the current Pas-Umno cooperation should be viewed positively, while also learning from past experiences to ensure the cooperation contributes to political stability and strengthens unity among Malays and Muslims. Pas and Umno have been engaging in renewed political cooperation ahead of the 16th General Election, with recent discussions on possible cooperation and seat arrangements. However, Umno president Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has ruled out reviving Muafakat Nasional, suggesting that any future cooperation might take a different form.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: The growing cooperation between Pas and Umno is a positive development that should be sustained at least until the 16th General Election (GE16).",
  "key_points": [
    "Pas and Umno's cooperation should continue until GE16, says Mubarak chief",
    "Rozali believes increased collaboration can strengthen Malay and Muslim unity",
    "Historical precedents exist for Pas and Umno working together"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}