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Pas President Hopes Cooperation with UMNO Will Be Long-Lasting
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Pas President Hopes Cooperation with UMNO Will Be Long-Lasting

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pas President Abdul Hadi Awang expressed hope for a lasting cooperation between his party and UMNO.
  • He stated that the collaboration, evident during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, was strong and involved joint ceramah sessions.
  • Awang dismissed claims that the alliance is mere political theater, emphasizing the financial and personal commitment from both parties.

Pas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang voiced optimism about the longevity of the cooperation between his party and UMNO, stating, "We hope it lasts. This time it will last, God willing, we want to save the country."

The alliance, which saw Pas and UMNO collaborate in the Negeri Sembilan state election, has been characterized by strong engagement, including joint campaign rallies. Awang highlighted that during the campaign period, the cooperation between the two parties was very good, with joint ceramah sessions already taking place.

We hope it lasts. This time it will last, God willing, we want to save the country.

— Abdul Hadi AwangResponding to questions about the durability of the cooperation between Pas and UMNO.

Addressing skepticism, Awang refuted suggestions that the partnership is merely a political stunt. "It's not a show. We spent money, Pas members went (to campaign in Negeri Sembilan) and spent their own money. UMNO members also spent money with all their might. What kind of show is that?" he questioned after delivering a lecture at the Rusila Mosque.

The Pas president's remarks underscore a commitment to solidify the political alliance, aiming to present a united front in future electoral endeavors.

It's not a show. We spent money, Pas members went (to campaign in Negeri Sembilan) and spent their own money. UMNO members also spent money with all their might. What kind of show is that?

— Abdul Hadi AwangDismissing claims that the alliance between Pas and UMNO is merely political theater.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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