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A deepening rift between PAS and Bersatu may prevent Perikatan Nasional from sweeping all seats in Kedah, according to political analyst Awang Azman Pawi, who warns voter confusion could cost the coalition support.
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PAS and Bersatu confront deepening complications in Johor as their deteriorating relationship narrows viable coalition options, with shared party affiliations restricting manoeuvring room.
PAS denies engineering Bersatu's exit from Perikatan Nasional despite recent coalition strains. The party's top leadership clarified the two groups maintain mutual respect despite navigating complex political dynamics.
Growing tensions between PAS and Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional may prevent a complete electoral sweep in Kedah, with analysts warning of voter confusion and potential seat losses.
Senior opposition figures, including Hamzah, have been spotted at PAS headquarters for talks, signalling intensified political manoeuvring within Perikatan Nasional following PAS's recent decision to sever ties with Bersatu.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has expressed confidence that his party would emerge victorious over Bersatu should the two Islamic-rooted parties face each other in electoral competition, suggesting that Perikatan Nasional supporters would gravitate towards PAS.
Escalating disagreements between PAS and Bersatu threaten to undermine Perikatan Nasional's electoral prospects, as voter confidence in the coalition faces potential erosion ahead of GE16.
PAS has issued a pointed ultimatum to coalition partner Bersatu, suggesting the party must leave the Perikatan Nasional alliance if it intends to field candidates against PAS in future elections, according to PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah.
PAS is convening an emergency session in Kota Baru to deliberate on the status of a Bersatu executive councillor position in the Kelantan state government after the two parties ended their working arrangement.
PAS has questioned the appropriateness of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement that Bersatu will deploy the Perikatan Nasional logo in upcoming state elections, suggesting the decision lacked proper coalition consultation.
Perikatan Nasional faces internal tensions as PAS and Bersatu compete for dominance within the coalition, with analysts noting the PN brand resonates more strongly with voters than either party's individual identity.
A political analyst cautions that PAS may damage its appeal to centrist voters if it pursues removing Bersatu from the Perikatan Nasional coalition, potentially weakening the bloc's electoral prospects.