Pas Youth Urges UMNO to Reconsider Solo Election Bid in Johor, Proposes 'Muafakat Nasional'

A call has been made for UMNO and its coalition partner Barisan Nasional (BN) to reconsider their strategy of contesting the Johor state election independently. Dr. Tengku Fakhruddin Tengku Md Fauzi, Director of Elections for Pas Youth, believes that UMNO should negotiate with Pas to form a united front.

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If Pas enters the contest in UMNO's stronghold areas and there is a three-cornered fight or more, there are several possibilities whether UMNO wins, Pas wins, or PH wins.

Fakhruddin argued that if Pas and UMNO were to join forces, they could successfully reclaim at least seven state seats currently held by Pakatan Harapan (PH). He pointed out that a three-way contest, where Pas competes in UMNO strongholds, could inadvertently benefit PH, as both Pas and UMNO draw from the same voter base. This division, he contends, would only serve PH, which is largely dominated by DAP.

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If Pas and UMNO succeed in Muafakat Nasional, it is the most effective formula for elections and for the good of religion, race, and country.

"If Pas and UMNO succeed in Muafakat Nasional, it is the most effective formula for elections and for the good of religion, race, and country," Fakhruddin stated on Facebook. He echoed sentiments from Pas Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, who suggested that reviving past political cooperation among Malay parties is crucial for the future of the Malay community and the ummah.

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The dissolution of the Johor DUN opens up space for a wave of change in the country's political landscape, thus having the potential to restore the strength of Malay-Islam and Bumiputera politics.

Fakhruddin, who is also an assemblyman for Sura in Terengganu, warned that the nation's governance would remain unstable if Pas and UMNO fail to establish a consensus. He cited ongoing government actions that he claims disregard public sensitivities and decisions that exclusively benefit certain groups. He concluded that initiating "Muafakat Nasional" in Johor represents a pathway to Malaysia's future well-being.

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The starting point of Muafakat Nasional in Johor is a ray of Malaysia's welfare for the coming days.