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PAS has indicated flexibility over the menteri besar position in Negri Sembilan, expressing readiness to nominate an Umno candidate if the two parties reach a seat-sharing agreement before the August 1 state election.
Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has defended his party's strategy of endorsing Barisan Nasional candidates in Johor constituencies where Perikatan Nasional does not contest, characterising the move as a genuine alliance.
PAS has indicated it will assist Umno in establishing a Johor state government should Barisan Nasional lose its parliamentary majority in Saturday's state election, signalling potential coalition dynamics.
PAS has reiterated its openness to cooperating with Umno, signalling the Islamic party's political flexibility remains intact despite recent statements from BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi suggesting caution about post-election arrangements.
Umno's secretary-general has pushed back against Pakatan Harapan criticism of Pas directing supporters to back Barisan Nasional candidates in uncontested Johor seats, raising questions about opposition coordination.