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The Star
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Perikatan seeking unified alliance, says Muhyiddin
PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional is aiming to build an alliance of non-government-aligned parties that strives to adopt a unified stance on issues affecting the people and nation, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. As part of this effort, the Perikatan chairman said he met with top leaders of 11 parties on July 18 to discuss and gain feedback for this initiative. 'The establishment of this cross-party alliance aims to strengthen the role of checks and balances for the opposition parties both within and outside Parliament. 'All attendees provided very positive feedback on this proposal. 'God willing, I will bring the views expressed during this meeting to the upcoming Perikatan Nasional supreme council meeting,' Muhyiddin said in a Facebook post. Among those present were Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Gerakan president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau, Malaysian Indian People's Party president Punithan Paramsiven, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, and Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) president Datuk Ibrahim Ali. Other attendees were Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) acting president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz, People's Progressive Party youth chief Sathiah Sudakaran, Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia (Berjasa) president Zamani Ibrahim, United for the Rights of Malaysians Party (Urimai) president Dr. P. Ramasamy and Malaysian Advancement Party president P. Waytha Moorthy. PAS was not present at the meeting but its top leaders, including deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man and vice-president Datuk Idris Ahmad, said they were aware of the event. When contacted, Idris said the PAS leaders could not attend the meeting because party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and other leaders were still in Kedah on Friday. 'We are in the know (about the meeting), but we were all still in Kedah after the Himpunan Mandat Negarawan rally on Thursday night,' said Idris. Tuan Ibrahim said Muhyiddin is expected to brief Perikatan on what transpired during the meeting. 'There is no difference in opinion between us and Bersatu. Muhyiddin is the Perikatan chairman, and he will present what transpired during the meeting with the non-government bloc for all of us in Perikatan to decide on. 'Although the meeting was not discussed earlier in the Perikatan meeting, we know that the topic will be raised in the next meeting,' Tuan Ibrahim said when contacted. In a statement the day after the meeting, Arutchelvam of PSM said that the party has decided not to join Perikatan or any new alliance. 'Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin presented several proposals, including a cross-party understanding among opposition parties. 'PSM welcomed the discussions and shared our views and position,' said Arutchelvam. He added that PSM is currently pacting only with Muda and Parti Rakyat Malaysia.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
What Opposition meeting? PAS Youth says unaware of Muhyiddin call, but suggests talks lack weight without Islamist party
KOTA BHARU, July 19 — PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden reportedly said he was not informed of Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's recent meeting with Opposition parties outside the coalition. Free Malaysia Today quoted him suggesting that the party's top leadership may have known about the meeting and expressed support for such engagements to unite the opposition. 'I have no information regarding the meeting. Maybe top leadership is aware of it,' he told reporters after officiating the Kelantan PAS Youth annual general meeting here. 'However, I think it's good to have such a meeting to strengthen the opposition beyond partisan politics. I guess Muhyiddin was playing his role as PN chief.' Despite that, Afnan said the meeting could have carried more weight if PAS leadership had been present and the Islamist party would likely have joined the meeting if they had been invited. 'I'm not sure of the technicalities behind the meeting, but I feel PAS' presence would have strengthened it,' he reportedly said. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday said he held a meeting with leaders of several opposition parties to discuss forming a coalition focused on national interests. Muhyiddin said the proposed coalition aims to provide a united opposition front and reinforce the check and balance function in and out of Parliament. PN component parties Gerakan and Malaysian Indian People's Party were present — but not PAS. Other parties represented included Muda, Parti Pejuang Tanahair, Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra), People's Progressive Party, Berjasa, United for the Rights of Malaysians Party (Urimai), and Malaysian Advancement Party.
Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Mukhriz says Pejuang open to new Opposition alliance, may consider electoral pact with Perikatan in GE16
SHAH ALAM, July 20 — Parti Pejuang Tanahair has reportedly expressed openness to the formation of an Opposition alliance, following the meeting chaired by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Its president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir also said yesterday that Pejuang may consider an electoral pact with Perikatan Nasional (PN) to avoid clashes and overlapping seats in the 16th general election (GE16). 'For example, Pejuang withdrew from defending four seats — Jitra and Anak Bukit in Kedah, and Jeram and Batang Kali in Selangor — which ultimately led to victories for PN. 'At the time, we handed over those seats entirely to PN and campaigned for them to ensure they won. And it worked,' he was quoted saying by Utusan Malaysia. Pejuang previously formed its pact Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) with Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra), Berjasa, and National Indian Muslim Alliance Party for the 15th general election. Mukhriz said Pejuang welcomes a dialogue with any group and has been consistent in raising issues affecting the public. He also said the party has always leaned closer to PN and participated in its programmes without feeling out of place. Despite that, Mukhriz said any potential cooperation with PN or other parties would depend on current political developments. 'If there is alignment in our positions, then cooperation is possible. The idea of joining PN as a coalition member is still open for discussion,' he said. 'In our meeting yesterday, no final decision was made on the form of collaboration that could be established,' he added, referring to the one called by Muhyiddin. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Muhyiddin had on Friday said he held a meeting with leaders of several opposition parties to discuss forming a coalition focused on national interests. Muhyiddin said the proposed coalition aims to provide a united opposition front and reinforce the check and balance function in and out of Parliament. PN component parties Gerakan and Malaysian Indian People's Party were present — but not PAS. Other parties represented included Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM), Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda), Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra), People's Progressive Party, Berjasa, United for the Rights of Malaysians Party (Urimai), and Malaysian Advancement Party.
Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
PAS snubbing Muhyiddin meeting? Tuan Ibrahim says Abdul Hadi merely fully booked
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — PAS has reportedly played down the absence of president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang from a recent meeting chaired by Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin involving other Opposition parties. Malaysiakini quoted Abdul Hadi's deputy Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man saying the Marang MP had prior commitments and was unable to attend the meeting. 'Coincidentally, the president had to attend a programme which he was invited to much earlier,' he reportedly said. Tuan Ibrahim added that proposals discussed at the meeting would be brought up at the PN supreme council meeting for further deliberation. The reason why Abdul Hadi did not send a representative to the meeting remains unclear. Yesterday, PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden reportedly said he was not informed of the meting. He was quoted suggesting that the party's top leadership may have known about the meeting and expressed support for such engagements to unite the opposition. Despite that, Afnan said the meeting could have carried more weight if PAS leadership had been present and the Islamist party would likely have joined the meeting if they had been invited. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Muhyiddin had on Friday said he held a meeting with leaders of several opposition parties to discuss forming a coalition focused on national interests. Muhyiddin said the proposed coalition aims to provide a united opposition front and reinforce the check and balance function in and out of Parliament. PN component parties Gerakan and Malaysian Indian People's Party were present — but not PAS. Other parties represented included Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM), Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda), Parti Pejuang Tanahair, Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra), People's Progressive Party, Berjasa, United for the Rights of Malaysians Party (Urimai), and Malaysian Advancement Party.
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
PAS acknowledges Muhyiddin's meeting with opposition parties, cites scheduling conflicts for absence
PETALING JAYA: PAS leaders say they are aware of the meeting between Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and 11 other opposition parties but did not participate due to "circumstances". PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man stated that Muhyiddin was expected to brief Perikatan on the developments that transpired during the meeting on Friday (July 18). Although a main component of Perikatan, PAS was absent from the meeting, raising questions as to whether the party leaders were invited. "There is no difference in opinion between us and Bersatu. Muhyiddin is the Perikatan chairman, and he will present what has transpired during the meeting with the non-government bloc for all of us in Perikatan to decide on, as he himself had stated. Although the meeting with the non-government was not discussed earlier in the Perikatan meeting, we know that this will be raised in the next meeting," said Tuan Ibrahim. PAS vice president Datuk Idris Ahmad stated that PAS leaders could not attend the non-government meeting as PAS President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and other leaders were still in Kedah on Friday. "We were all still in Kedah then, after the 'Himpunan Mandat Negarawan' rally on Thursday night," said Idris. On Saturday (July 19), Muhyiddin said that the purpose of the meeting with the 11 parties was to gather their views on the proposal to establish a cross-party coalition that will adopt a unified stance on matters affecting the interests of the people and the nation. Among those present were the Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Gerakan president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau, president of the Makkal Indian People Party (MIPP) Punithan Paramsiven; Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir and Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) president Datuk Ibrahim Ali. Others included the deputy chairman of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), S Arutchelvan, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) acting president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz, Youth leader of the Malaysian People's Progressive Party (PPP), Sathiah Sudakaran, Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia (Berjasa) president Zamani Ibrahim; United Malaysian People's Rights (Urimai) president Dr P Ramasamy and Malaysian Advancement Party (MAP) president P. Waytha Moorthy.
