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Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has pushed back against criticism from Khaled, defending his party's electoral participation as legitimate competition. He contends that contesting elections with the intention of securing victory is standard practice for all political organisations.
A senior Bersatu figure has accused PAS of bullying tactics, challenging the Islamic party's assertion that Bersatu chose to exit the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has pushed back against former premier Muhyiddin Yassin's objections to talks between PAS and Barisan Nasional, insisting the dialogue had his explicit approval.
An Amanah politician has challenged PAS to clarify its decision to back Bersatu candidates in Johor's election despite the party levelling serious accusations against its Perikatan Nasional coalition partner.