PN Pahang faces uphill battle to win state in 16th GE after PAS-Bersatu split

The mission of Perikatan Nasional (PN) in Pahang to capture the state in the 16th General Election faces a "complicated" and "winding path." This challenge stems directly from PAS's recent decision to immediately sever ties with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).

Pahang Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail highlighted the current political climate, observing the increasingly strained relationship between PAS and Bersatu. He suggested this rift casts doubt on the genuine strength of the PN coalition within the state.

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Pahang PAS, which was previously very confident about capturing the state, now seems to be facing a complicated path, a winding road after they rejected Bersatu from Perikatan Nasional.

"Pahang PAS, which was previously very confident about capturing the state, now seems to be facing a complicated path, a winding road after they rejected Bersatu from Perikatan Nasional," Wan Rosdy stated. He left the interpretation of PN Pahang's prospects to the public.

His remarks came as he commented on the political developments concerning the deteriorating relationship between PAS and Bersatu, which has raised questions about their cooperation ahead of the 16th General Election. Just last month, PN Pahang had confidently set a significant target: to win at least 26 state assembly seats and 10 parliamentary seats. This goal was among the six key resolutions from a meeting of PN Pahang's top leadership, involving PAS, Bersatu, and Gerakan.

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Whether PN Pahang can 'close shop' or not, let the people make their own interpretation.