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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Samsudin a 48-hour deadline to apologise and retract statements alleging government interference in police investigations and the Negeri Sembilan ruler selection process.
The PAS-dominated Perikatan Nasional coalition is contesting 11 state seats in Negeri Sembilan where Barisan Nasional has chosen not to stand, including nominations involving prominent political figures.
PAS leader Saifuddin Abdullah has urged voters to reject Pakatan Harapan, calling on them to rely on their moral judgment when choosing between PN and BN candidates in competitive constituencies.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Pas to prove its commitment to supporting Barisan Nasional candidates in the forthcoming Johor state election, moving beyond pledges to tangible electoral backing.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has defended PAS's prerogative to chart its own electoral course, including its recent directive encouraging members to back Barisan Nasional candidates in non-contested seats.