{
  "id": 7416397,
  "title": "Umno’s call for election in PAS-led state stems from distrust",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/umnos-call-for-election-in-pas-led-state-stems-from-distrust",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T22:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/15/umno-s-call-for-election-in-pas-led-state-stems-from-distrust"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Umno's proposal for PAS to call for early elections in Terengganu, in an attempt to prove its commitment to Malay unity, may be rooted in distrust towards the Islamic party, according to an analyst. The distrust arises from remarks made by PAS leaders during a recent muktamar on the prime minister's position and contested seats, which could have irked Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan, who proposed the early elections. The PAS stance, which includes defending won seats based on the incumbency formula and naming a candidate for prime minister, could have further fueled Umno's distrust. However, Umno's counterpart, Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, dismissed the idea on Sunday. Umno may be asking \"too much\" of PAS, with an analyst suggesting that the two parties have only formalized their partnership as an 'understanding' and not a formal agreement. Another analyst noted that using the incumbency formula in a PAS-Umno partnership, especially in Terengganu where both parties hold all seats, would disadvantage Umno as they would not gain any seats. Nevertheless, this suggestion could backfire as it would raise questions about Umno's commitment to Malay unity in Melaka, where they already hold all 21 seats.",
  "summary": "PAS’s declaration that it would contest all seats it won in previous elections and that it wanted to lead the country could have irked Umno, says analyst.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Umno’s call for election in PAS-led state stems from distrust",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/umnos-call-for-election-in-pas-led-state-stems-from-distrust-7417111",
        "published": "2026-09-14T22:30:00.000Z"
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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."
}