BUTTERWORTH: Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) will focus on strengthening Pakatan Harapan while exploring broader political cooperation with like-minded parties that champion values-based politics following its disappointing showing in recent state elections.
Amanah vice-president Adly Zahary said the party's priority was not to seek more seats in future elections but to build a stronger coalition with parties that shared Pakatan’s principles.
"Seat allocations will be decided through discussions. It is not simply about increasing the number of seats contested by Amanah.
"We need to look at how we can further strengthen cooperation within Pakatan, as well as with those who are willing to work with us," he told reporters after the state Amanah Convention 2026 here on Sunday (Aug 2).
Adly said Pakatan remained the coalition's political cornerstone but stressed that there was room to forge wider alliances ahead of future elections.
"In the previous state elections, Pakatan cooperated with Muda, including in Melaka.
"Pakatan will remain our foundation, but at the same time we want to create more space for broader cooperation.
"There are many political parties in Malaysia that also champion values-based politics, including parties with Islamic and Malay foundations.
"Our priority is to strengthen Pakatan Harapan while building a broader coalition for the future," he said.
Adly said any decision on electoral cooperation or seat allocations would be made collectively by Pakatan after internal discussions.
He added that the coalition remained committed to its values-based political approach despite the challenges posed by identity politics in recent elections.
In the recently concluded Negri Sembilan election, Amanah lost all nine seats it contested.
The party failed to defend its sole previous seat, Klawang, finishing the Aug 1 state polls empty-handed.
