Perikatan Nasional (PN) has not dismissed the possibility of forging a strategic alliance with Parti Warisan ahead of the upcoming Sabah state election, as senior leaders highlight the evolving dynamics of Malaysia’s political landscape.
PN Chief Whip Takiyuddin Hassan, addressing the potential partnership, remarked, “It’s certainly within the realm of possibility. PN will contest under our coalition’s banner, as operating independently is no longer viable in today’s political climate. This is why even smaller parties are forming alliances.”
He further noted, “While no agreement has been finalized, collaboration with Warisan remains an option, given the unpredictable nature of politics—particularly with the Sabah state assembly’s dissolution date still pending.”
Takiyuddin shared these insights during a press conference following his officiation of the Kota Bharu Safe City Batik Run 2025 at Dataran Muhammadi on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
On PAS’s preparations for the Sabah election, the party’s secretary-general revealed that the state leadership has been tasked with identifying potential candidates. However, he stressed that the final selection would be made by PAS’s central leadership.
“The Sabah chapter will propose candidates, but the central committee will carefully assess and choose the most suitable individuals based on grassroots feedback,” Takiyuddin explained.
He also indicated that seat allocations for PN and PAS in Sabah remain under discussion, with no fixed number confirmed. “The number of seats we contest will depend on each party’s strength in the state,” he said.
Despite PAS’s historical lack of electoral success in Sabah, Takiyuddin expressed optimism about the party’s prospects. “Securing even a single seat would mark a significant achievement for us. Currently, PAS has one appointed assemblyman in Sabah, who also serves as the state PAS commissioner,” he added.
