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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 10 MIN

Resolve PN issues at council meeting - PAS; Hashim suggests going solo if issues persist

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] PAS said it is looking forward to resolving all Perikatan Nasional leadership issues in a “full council” meeting, and insisted that everything should be done according to the coalition’s constitution.This came after Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin held a pre-council discussion at his residence in Kuala Lumpur last night, with all presidents of PN component parties in attendance except PAS.According to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s political secretary, Syahir Sulaiman, the Islamist party’s chief could not attend last night’s meeting due to a last-minute change to his schedule.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin has suggested that the party go solo in the next general election if the ongoing dispute over PN's leadership is not resolved soon.He told Malaysiakini that such a move would likely receive strong backing from PAS grassroots members, particularly in Perlis."If each party is stubborn, if it (the problem) is not resolved... it is better to contest solo. Contest first, then based on the results (of GE16), we will negotiate to form a government," he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] PAS said it is looking forward to resolving all Perikatan Nasional leadership issues in a “full council” meeting, and insisted that everything should be done according to the coalition’s constitution.This came after Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin held a pre-council discussion at his residence in Kuala Lumpur last night, with all presidents of PN component parties in attendance except PAS.According to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s political secretary, Syahir Sulaiman, the Islamist party’s chief could not attend last night’s meeting due to a last-minute change to his schedule.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin has suggested that the party go solo in the next general election if the ongoing dispute over PN's leadership is not resolved soon.He told Malaysiakini that such a move would likely receive strong backing from PAS grassroots members, particularly in Perlis."If each party is stubborn, if it (the problem) is not resolved... it is better to contest solo. Contest first, then based on the results (of GE16), we will negotiate to form a government," he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

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