Perikatan Nasional (PN) information chief Annuar Musa has confirmed that the coalition’s component parties will meet this week to discuss its future direction following PAS’s decision to end political cooperation with Bersatu.
Annuar said a meeting involving PAS, Gerakan and the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) had been arranged and would be held as soon as possible.
He said discussions are expected to take place this week.
PAS stresses commitment to consensus
Annuar, who is also a PAS central committee member, said the party remains committed to multiracial political cooperation as well as mature and constructive politics.
He added that PAS appreciates the positive stance demonstrated by Gerakan and MIPP within the PN framework, saying both parties have important roles to play in the country.
According to Annuar, PAS will ensure that any future decisions concerning PN are made in accordance with the coalition’s constitution rather than the perceived superiority of any individual or political party.
He said deliberation and consensus would continue to serve as the coalition’s guiding principles.
Leadership and coalition future under focus
Yesterday, Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz criticised PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar of PAS, alleging that he had failed to effectively manage the coalition’s internal disputes.
Meanwhile, MIPP president P Punithan said the party would determine its political future on Sunday following approaches from PAS, Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional amid the latest developments within the opposition coalition.
Gerakan also reaffirmed its commitment to PN, stating that it would continue playing a constructive role in strengthening the coalition.
MIPP engaged by multiple political blocs
Separately, a source familiar with the matter said Punithan had been invited to meet PAS leaders on Thursday to discuss MIPP’s future.
The same source added that MIPP had also been contacted by Pakatan Harapan for discussions.
