Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has brushed aside talks about the revival of Muafakat Nasional, the electoral pact forged between PAS and Umno in 2019.
Anwar said discussions revolving around MN’s revival have yet to reach a serious level.
“But what is important is that the unity government remains unshakeable.
“So those who fantasize (about) such things or talk about leaving (the unity government), well, that’s not my problem,” he told reporters after Friday prayers.
Last week, PAS election director Sanusi Nor said MN should be revitalised as a platform for unity ahead of the next general election, adding that ties between PAS and Umno were vital for political stability, especially at the grassroots level.
Sanusi‘s call echoed those of other PAS leaders who had repeatedly brought up the idea of reviving the MN alliance.
It also came in the wake of the Perlis political crisis, which had put PAS and allies Bersatu at odds.
MN was established with the intention of consolidating the Malay-Muslim vote.
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh had on Dec 25 called for MN to be revived.
The wing will also hold a special convention on Jan 3 to gather grassroots views on whether the party should continue its cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH).
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