PUTRAJAYA – Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin described PAS’ stand to remain with Bersatu as a mark of strong solidarity.
The prime minister, who is also Bersatu president, said the same spirit also helped Perikatan Nasional (PN) formulate a clear direction, including in its preparations for the 15th general election (GE15).
“We (Bersatu and PAS) are determined that, whatever the situation is, we will be together. The joint statement by Bersatu and PAS today shows our commitment to the direction of these two parties in PN.
“Whatever happens, it is about Umno, but (as for) the cooperation between Bersatu and PAS, the direction is clear with the formation of a committee at the central level to set out the parties’ strategies, especially facing GE15, including negotiations on the allocation of seats," he said.
Muhyiddin said this after chairing Johor Bersatu and PN meetings here.
Bersatu and PAS earlier today issued a joint statement saying they would continue to strengthen cooperation in PN to face GE15 and will reject any formation of a post-GE15 new alignment government, especially involving Pakatan Harapan (PH) and its allies.
Muhyiddin said the distribution of seats in GE15 is PN’s main agenda currently.
On the state PN meeting, he said the coalition discussed resolving the seat allocation structure for Johor’s parliamentary constituencies.
“The seat allocation structure is negotiated to identify whether Bersatu, PAS or Gerakan will lead. The final decision will be made by the leadership at the national level,” said Muhyiddin, who is also Pagoh MP. – Bernama, March 31, 2021
