KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia have pledged to strengthen cooperation in facing the next general election.
In a joint statement on Mar 31 , both parties also stressed that they will not accept any new political pacts in the formation of a government."Bersatu and PAS firmly reject any new alignment to form the government post-GE15, especially if it involves Pakatan Harapan and its allies," the statement said.
The statement, issued by the secretaries-general of the two parties, came on the heels of the general assembly of United Malays National Organisation , where an ultimatum was issued to PAS to choose sides. PAS is currently in the ruling Perikatan Nasional government with Bersatu, as well as the Muafakat Nasional pact with UMNO. The latter focuses on the unity of Malay-Muslim political power.In the Monday joint statement, the two parties' leadership agreed to strengthen cooperation within PN for the next general election. Both parties would form a central committee to frame its election strategy and direction, including seat negotiations.
Both parties also called on Malay, Islamic and Bumiputera societies and organisations, as well patriotic Malaysians to unite for the country's future.
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