ALOR SETAR: Seat distribution for the 15th General Election (GE15) among Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties will be finalised soon after the coalition’s seat negotiation committee is set up, says PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.
“I am confident the matter can be settled with two or three discussions,” he said while delivering his opening speech at the 63rd Malaysian PAS Youth Council annual general assembly (muktamar) in conjunction with the party’s 68th muktamar here yesterday.
Tuan Ibrahim, who is also the Kubang Kerian MP, reiterated the party’s stance that there would be no political cooperation between PAS and Pakatan Harapan and the Perikatan leadership was aware of the matter.
However, PAS said it was open to negotiations with non-extreme parties outside Perikatan to ensure that the Opposition did not return to power.
“Studies found that no political parties can rule Malaysia by themselves.
“We acknowledge the fact that there is a need to have the best coalition.
“PAS is open to any negotiation. We want to emphasise the need for such efforts,” he added.
Tuan Ibrahim made it clear that if the talks with other groups failed, PAS would be ready to face any eventuality, including clashing with Barisan Nasional.
He said PAS would not leave Bersatu, adding that they appreciated Bersatu’s sacrifices in making PAS one of the ruling parties in the current government.
In the meantime, Tuan Ibrahim added that young candidates would form at least 30% of the PAS cohort for the upcoming general election. — Bernama
