PAS denies joint candidate deal with BN, eyes additional seats

PAS has moved to clarify its position on seat allocation talks with Barisan Nasional, denying that a joint candidate announcement has been concluded between the two political blocs. Party deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said on Tuesday that discussions remain ongoing and no formal agreement has been reached at this stage.

Tuan Ibrahim indicated that PAS and its coalition partners are pursuing additional parliamentary seats beyond the seven seats initially offered under the proposed arrangement with BN. The party is seeking one or two more constituencies as part of its negotiating strategy, he said.

The clarification comes amid speculation about the nature and scope of cooperation between PAS and BN ahead of the next general election. Political observers have closely monitored seat-sharing discussions between the two groupings, which represent different wings of Malaysia's political landscape.

The Islamic party has maintained that any electoral alliance must deliver tangible gains for its supporters and reflect the party's growing electoral strength in recent polls. Officials have stressed the importance of securing competitive seats that align with party priorities and grassroots expectations.