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Bigger coalition needed for stable govt, says Saifuddin

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The head of Pahang PPBM says his state chapter will not burn the bridge with PAS and Umno.

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Pahang PPBM leader Saifuddin Abdullah says there is a bridge (in PAS-Umno cooperation).

KUANTAN:
There is a need to establish a larger coalition of political parties with as many members as possible to ensure a stable government, Pahang PPBM leader Saifuddin Abdullah said today.

Saifuddin, who was appointed chairman of Perikatan Nasional Pahang last night, said: “We are now in a situation in which there are parties who are part of the PN-led government, but not in the PN coalition, and that is raising a lot of questions.

“As for PPBM, it is better to be in a PN government and the coalition as well.”

Saifuddin’s comment comes at a time when Umno members at their general assembly are seeking to sever Umno’s relationship with PPBM. Umno has also questioned the stance of PAS, which is its partner in Muafakat Nasional. The Islamic party is also a member of PN.

Asked about PAS’ decision to remain with both PN and Muafakat Nasional for now, Saifuddin said Pahang PPBM respects the party’s wish to maintain ties with Umno.

“There is a bridge (PAS-Umno cooperation) and Pahang PPBM has no intentions to burn that bridge,” he said, adding that any final decision will depend on the respective party leaderships.

He said Pahang PPBM’s main priority now is to form stronger alliances at all levels, with the establishment of Pahang Perikatan Nasional as another effort towards that purpose.

The meeting to form Pahang PN was attended by PPBM, PAS and Gerakan leaders. He said they unanimously decided that it was not yet the right time for seat allocation discussions.

“We are at a level where we want to enhance ties further and it is still not the time to discuss the general election,” he said.

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