PAS eyes Federal Territories portfolio in potential PN government

PAS is staking a claim to the Federal Territories portfolio in the event Perikatan Nasional forms the next federal government, according to a senior party official. Federal Territories delegate Abdul Rani Daud said the party should be entrusted with leading the ministry to showcase its ability to address key urban challenges facing Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya. The statement reflects PAS's broader positioning within the opposition coalition as it prepares for potential transition to federal power. The party has been seeking to establish itself as capable of managing major administrative responsibilities beyond its traditional strongholds in the northeast. Control of the Federal Territories Ministry would represent a significant portfolio for any coalition partner, overseeing three federal administrative regions and their associated urban services, development, and governance. The move underscores the complex negotiations likely to occur over ministerial allocations should PN succeed in displacing the current ruling government.