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Umno's secretary-general has cautioned party members to stay grounded following Barisan Nasional's Negri Sembilan election victory, warning against repeating historical missteps that stemmed from unchecked confidence.
A coalition between Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional in the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election is fundamentally aimed at advancing the welfare and interests of local residents, according to senior political figures supporting the arrangement.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed speculation about an early general election, stating that the government has not held any discussions on such a possibility.
Muhyiddin Yassin has contended that PAS, rather than Bersatu, ought to withdraw from Perikatan Nasional, asserting the party responsible for fracturing the alliance should be the one to leave.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has insisted that any proposition for cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional must proceed through formal institutional mechanisms to carry weight.
Bersatu has announced 24 candidates for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, with nominations set for July 18 and polling scheduled for August 1, following early voting on July 28.
Perikatan Nasional has revealed its 11-candidate lineup for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, comprising representatives from four coalition partners including five PAS candidates.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied any formal pact with PAS for Negeri Sembilan, cautioning that political alignments remain fluid and subject to change based on circumstances.