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Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has clarified that no individual party leader, including UMNO's Zahid Hamidi, can unilaterally expel members from Perikatan Nasional without consent from all coalition partners.
PAS President Hadi Awang has expressed optimism about the durability of the PAS-Umno partnership, characterizing their cooperation as a substantive commitment to governance rather than temporary political convenience.
Pakatan Harapan will maintain its focus on serving the people rather than party interests, Amanah President Mohamad Sabu declared, dismissing concerns over Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional cooperation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned government officials against attacking the Federal Government during state election campaigns, warning that such conduct would damage Malaysia's political landscape and those who breach discipline should resign.
As Johor heads to the polls this Saturday with 172 candidates vying for 56 seats, political analysts are urging contesting parties to maintain mature campaigning standards focused on policies and performance rather than personal attacks or inflammatory rhetoric.
Pakatan Harapan chief Anwar Ibrahim has condemned political opponents who decline to collaborate with DAP, arguing such conduct disrespects the electorate's democratic choices.
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Former Johor assembly speaker Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi has cautioned that secretive talks between Umno and PAS generated false confidence within the coalition, now exposing Barisan Nasional to serious electoral vulnerabilities.