PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has called on Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties to end internal public disputes and redirect their focus toward the coalition’s true political opponents.
Call for unity amid tensions
He urged all leaders to cease statements that escalate conflicts and instead use internal channels to address disagreements calmly.
“The people are counting on PN. The unity we have nurtured over time has unsettled our rivals, particularly the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional alliance. Let us not hand them weapons to sow division among us,” Tuan Ibrahim said in a statement.
He emphasised that political alliances require compromise, as no party can achieve all its desires.
Respect and maturity in cooperation
“Mutual respect and adherence to the principles of our partnership form the foundation of our collective strength. Stop statements that wound allies, cease backstabbing or rejoicing in others’ setbacks. Honour allies’ decisions and accept criticism with openness,” he added.
Tuan Ibrahim, who also serves as Pahang opposition leader, made these remarks following recent public exchanges within the coalition.
Earlier, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin stated that he and PAS had agreed to eliminate the PN chairman position during a meeting at his residence over a week ago. Muhyiddin, who stepped down as PN chairman on January 1, claimed the parties also decided that a presidential council led by Bersatu would become the top decision-making body, while a PAS-led executive council would manage administrative matters.
Tuan Ibrahim rejected this assertion, stating that the issue was not raised at the January 16 meeting.
Differing views on restructuring
In a separate letter, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang clarified that the presidential council would serve only in an advisory capacity, with the Supreme Council retaining executive authority in the coalition.
Two PAS Youth leaders also criticised Muhyiddin’s position, including central youth wing chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, who questioned efforts to remove the chairmanship.
Tuan Ibrahim cautioned that PN’s opponents welcome such internal friction, as their goal is to weaken and dismantle the coalition.
He appealed to all PN leaders to unite closely and build stronger ties, especially to secure Malaysian support in the upcoming general election.
“Some statements strengthen unity and clarify matters in support of collective decisions. Others only create confusion among members. Leaders must ask themselves honestly: what stance best serves this alliance?” he said.
