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Former Umno Youth leader Khairy Jamaluddin has cautioned that Parti Islam SeMalaysia faces a ceiling in its electoral reach, suggesting the party must forge alliances with more moderate political actors to expand beyond its traditional grassroots constituency.
Johor's PAS leadership has signalled readiness to compete in forthcoming state elections without Bersatu backing, confident in the party's ability to maintain and expand its electoral foothold in the southern state.
Perikatan Nasional has become a focal point of rivalry between PAS and Bersatu, with analysts noting the coalition's electoral appeal exceeds that of either party operating independently.