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Senior opposition figures, including Umno MP Hamzah Zainudin, were spotted at PAS headquarters in an unscheduled meeting, signalling fresh political manoeuvres within Perikatan Nasional following the Islamic party's recent break with Bersatu.
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.
Deepening tensions between PAS and Bersatu pose a significant threat to Perikatan Nasional's electoral viability, potentially alienating voters and fragmenting the coalition ahead of GE16.
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.