Negeri Sembilan Bersatu says it will contest election under PN banner despite PAS split
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Negeri Sembilan Bersatu has said it will continue to contest under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) banner in the next state election, despite PAS’ decision to end political cooperation with the party.
According to Utusan Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan Bersatu chief Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker said Bersatu’s victories in the previous state election were secured on a PN ticket, meaning voters had given their mandate to the coalition.
“Their support should be given attention by PN and be considered by the coalition as it prepares to face the coming state election.
“At the same time, PAS’ decision is rather confusing because it is said to have severed political ties with Bersatu but remains together in PN, which we are also part of,” he was quoted as saying.
PN currently holds five seats in the Negeri Sembilan state assembly, three through PAS and two through Bersatu.
Meanwhile, Utusan Malaysia reported that Negeri Sembilan PAS commissioner Mohd Fairuz Mohd Isa reportedly said no decision had been made on whether PAS would use the PN logo or contest under the PN ticket in the next state election.
He reportedly said matters concerning the state election and the use of logos would be discussed later by PAS’ central leadership, with the state chapter to abide by the decision made at the top level.
The remarks came as PAS central committee member and PN information chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa said earlier today that PAS would discuss PN’s position with Gerakan and the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) this week, following its decision to end political cooperation with Bersatu.
