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Umno to weigh grassroots demand for PAS talks over PN
The party's leadership will consider delegates' preference for negotiations with PAS rather than Perikatan Nasional before appointing its negotiating team, according to party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
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Umno's senior leadership has signalled it will take grassroots sentiment into account when deciding its next political moves, as party delegates push for dialogue with PAS instead of pursuing ties with the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki confirmed that the leadership will consider delegates' preferences before establishing its negotiating panel, indicating a shift toward greater internal consultation on the matter.
The push from Umno delegates reflects growing sentiment within Malaysia's largest Malay-Muslim party about its strategic direction following recent political developments. The preference for PAS engagement over PN alignment marks a significant positioning within Umno's internal deliberations.
The party's approach underscores how grassroots opinion continues to shape decision-making at the highest levels of Malaysia's long-dominant political organisation. The composition of Umno's negotiating team is expected to reflect the delegates' expressed preferences.