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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed concerns that state-level political competition will undermine the federal Unity Government, emphasizing the coalition's binding agreement remains intact.
Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi's recent comments have created friction within the BN-PN coalition, yet political observers remain divided on whether the controversy will materially influence voter behaviour ahead of elections.
PAS President Hadi Awang has expressed confidence that the party's cooperation with Umno through the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alignment will prove durable despite decades of rivalry, framing the coalition as a mission to stabilise the nation rather than opportunistic positioning.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to maintaining the stability of Malaysia's federal unity government, despite the coalition facing competition from Barisan Nasional in the Negri Sembilan state election.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has accused Umno of engineering the unity government's downfall through machinations similar to those that destroyed the previous Perikatan Nasional administration he once led.