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PAS has signalled its acceptance of Umno taking the menteri besar position in Negeri Sembilan, provided that Malay-Muslim leadership remains central to the state administration's governance framework.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has called for a political alliance centred on cooperation between PAS, UMNO, and what he terms 'non-extreme' non-Muslim parties including MCA and MIC, framing it as essential to 'save Malaysia.'
Bersatu has condemned PAS for engaging in political discussions with Barisan Nasional independently, bypassing consultation with other Perikatan Nasional alliance members before the Negri Sembilan state election.
A former Umno leader contends that the Islamic party PAS sacrificed significantly to remove Bersatu from Johor politics, and should therefore be excluded from appointed positions in the state government.
PAS has signalled readiness to assist Umno in forming a Johor state government should Barisan Nasional fail to achieve an outright majority in the upcoming Saturday election.
PAS has reiterated its openness to collaborating with Umno, with the party's information chief stating the position remains firm despite recent comments from BN leadership downplaying post-election cooperation prospects.