UMNO confirms meeting with Pas, denies top leadership involvement

UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that a meeting took place between representatives of UMNO and Pas, but stressed it did not involve the highest leadership of either party. The discussion centered on cooperation and efforts to ensure the nation's political stability.

"The meeting did not involve any decisions or official negotiations at the highest party level," Ahmad Zahid stated, adding that their doors are always open for political discussions and national agendas.

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The meeting did not involve any decisions or official negotiations at the highest party level.

He was responding to Pas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's remarks about the meeting. Ahmad Zahid clarified that discussions about reviving Muafakat Nasional were not part of the agenda, despite the dynamic political landscape. He noted that any new understanding is premature.

The current priority for Barisan Nasional and UMNO, he reiterated, is to ensure the unity government formed with Pakatan Harapan and coalition partners from Sabah and Sarawak remains intact until the end of the 15th Parliament's term. This statement comes after speculation arose from images circulating on social media showing Pas Vice President Datuk Idris Ahmad at a hotel where an UMNO Political Bureau meeting was reportedly held, fueling rumors of discussions to revive Muafakat Nasional 2.0.

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The priority for BN and UMNO at this time is to ensure the unity government formed with parties in Pakatan Harapan and coalitions from Sabah and Sarawak continues until the end of the 15th Parliament's term.