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Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz have met privately in Kulai to smooth over differences that surfaced publicly during the state election campaign, suggesting efforts to heal coalition rifts.
Johor PAS has signalled confidence in contesting upcoming state elections independently, with party commissioner Mahfodz Mohamed asserting the party can maintain and expand its political footprint without Bersatu cooperation.
PAS Treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has declared confidence that his party would gain the upper hand if it contested directly against Bersatu, suggesting Perikatan Nasional supporters would back the Islamic party.
Political analysts indicate that the Perikatan Nasional coalition brand holds greater voter appeal than the individual party identities of its two main components, PAS and Bersatu, fueling internal tensions over control.