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Malaysia's PAS and Umno rekindle ties amid political realignments

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Malaysia's Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) is exploring a renewed alliance with its former rival, the United Malays National Organisation (Umno). This potential partnership follows recent state election successes where PAS and Umno collaborated to unseat Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition in Negeri Sembilan and a significant win for Umno in Johor. Analysts suggest this courtship could shift political leverage, with PAS aiming for a leading role in the federal government. AI

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Malaysia's PAS and Umno rekindle ties amid political realignments

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Malaysia’s PAS eyes new pecking order as it rekindles ties with Umno

    Malaysia’s biggest Islamist opposition party has used its annual convention to reopen the door to former rival Umno, while signalling that any reunion will come with a new pecking order as the party sets its sights on leading the federal government. The recalibration comes after …

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