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PAS questions Umno commitment to power-sharing ahead of Terengganu polls
The Islamic party's election director has cast doubt on Umno's sincerity regarding a potential state election, citing the coalition partner's reluctance to cede seats in previous contests.
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PAS has questioned Umno's commitment to power-sharing arrangements following calls for an early election in Terengganu, with the party's election director pointing to a pattern of seat retention by the Malay-Muslim party in recent state polls.
The PAS official noted that Umno did not relinquish any of its contested seats to PAS during the recent elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, raising questions about the viability of similar arrangements in Terengganu.
The remarks highlight ongoing tensions within the Barisan Nasional coalition regarding the distribution of electoral opportunities between its component parties. The issue reflects broader concerns about how political positions and state elections are managed within the governing alliance.
The dispute comes as discussions continue within BN regarding the timing and format of elections across Malaysia's states. PAS, as a key coalition member, has sought greater parity in seat allocation to match its electoral strength and political standing within the alliance.
Both parties are expected to hold further discussions on the matter, with the outcome potentially affecting the trajectory of state-level politics in the northern and east coast regions.