JOHOR BARU: PAS is expected to contest the upcoming Johor state election using its own logo as the party explores a new political alignment following its decision to sever ties with Bersatu.
State PAS commissioner Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamed said the party was currently discussing electoral cooperation with several political parties, but any arrangement would likely take the form of an electoral pact, with each party retaining its own symbol.
“PAS may use our logo, while the other parties will use their respective logos. Given the time constraints, it is not practical to establish a formal coalition at this stage,” he told reporters during a press conference held at Johor PAS office here on Tuesday (June 9) night.
Mahfodz said Johor PAS fully supported the decision made by the party’s central leadership to end its political relationship with Bersatu and would abide by any direction issued by the party headquarters.
He stressed that PAS would not contest the state election on its own, reiterating that the party was actively pursuing cooperation with several like-minded parties through an electoral understanding aimed at avoiding clashes in selected constituencies.
Mahfodz said negotiations on seat allocations would be handled by the PAS central leadership and discussions were ongoing with several parties, including Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra), Berjasa and others.
On cooperation with Umno, he said PAS remained sincere and open to rebuilding political unity, noting that the two parties had previously worked together under Muafakat Nasional.
