Puad Zarkashi: PAS’s shifting position could put UMNO at risk ahead of GE16
Former UMNO Supreme Council member says uncertainty over PAS’s position and its differing interpretation of Bersatu’s status in Perikatan Nasional could complic...
PAS's position could change depending on the interpretation of its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, creating a potential dilemma and significant risk for UMNO ahead of the 16th General Election, former UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi said.
Puad said the uncertainty highlighted the difficulties UMNO could face if it sought to forge political cooperation with PAS, particularly amid conflicting positions within Perikatan Nasional (PN) over the status of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
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- Aug 16, 2026
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