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Political analysts caution that Perikatan Nasional's inclusion of Wawasan and Pejuang risks fragmenting support among Malay voters, potentially undermining Bersatu's traditional electoral strongholds.
In a significant show of coalition unity, Johor's Amanah party has agreed to relinquish its claim to the Puteri Wangsa state seat, allowing PKR to contest instead after bilateral talks between the two Pakatan Harapan partners.
Political analysts warn that Bersatu risks election exclusion unless its candidates obtain explicit authorization from Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, exposing deep coalition fractures.
Perikatan Nasional has replaced two Bersatu officials in major reshuffle. PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar cited upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan as catalyst for restructuring.