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UMNO leadership to weigh party delegates' views on PAS talks
UMNO's top party officials will consider input from party representatives before establishing a negotiation committee to engage with PAS, Secretary-General Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said.
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UMNO leadership will take into account the perspectives of party delegates before forming a negotiation committee to engage with PAS, according to party Secretary-General Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
Dusuki's statement indicates that UMNO is proceeding cautiously with plans to establish formal talks with the Islamist party, signalling that the leadership intends to build consensus among the broader party membership before advancing such discussions.
The move reflects efforts by UMNO to gather internal support for any potential political alignment or cooperation with PAS, underscoring the sensitivity of such negotiations within the party.
No timeline has been provided for when a negotiation committee might be formally constituted or when talks with PAS could commence. The statement suggests that UMNO leadership is prioritising internal consultation as a prerequisite for any formal engagement with the rival party.