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All is well, says Punithan despite PAS skipping PN meeting

By FMT in January 29, 2026 – Reading time 1 minute
All is well, says Punithan despite PAS skipping PN meeting


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MIPP president P Punithan (right) speaking to reporters after leaving Bersatu president Yassin’s home. With him is his deputy S Subramaniam.
KUALA LUMPUR:

Perikatan Nasional remains stable despite ‘s absence at a meeting meant for component presidents tonight, says Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) president P Punithan.

Speaking to reporters after an almost three-hour closed door meeting, Punithan downplayed ‘s absence and simply said discussions would be held with .

He maintained that PN remained strong and was positioning itself as a “government in waiting” ahead of the next general election (GE16).

He also denied that there was any internal conflict with PAS, saying: “We are all good. We are in discussions (with PAS). We will meet PAS after this.”

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