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Kedah PAS and Umno test the waters on cooperation
The two rival parties are building rapport before any formal talks on seat allocations or political partnership.
In brief
The two rival parties are building rapport before any formal talks on seat allocations or political partnership. Kedah PAS and Umno are starting informal discussions to create a positive environment, but seat allocation talks remain premature. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Too early for seat talks
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi says PAS and Umno aren't discussing seat allocations yet. Umno hasn't made any specific requests.
“It is still too early to discuss seat allocations. Umno has not asked for anything yet.”
Courtesy visit, not formal cooperation
Kedah Umno leaders visited Sanusi at his official residence. The meeting was led by state Umno chairman Mahdzir Khalid and former Menteri Besar Ahmad Bashah.
Building a positive environment first

Sanusi stressed the meeting wasn't the start of formal cooperation. Instead, it's an initial step to create better relations between the two parties.
“This is not formal cooperation. We need to create a positive environment first.”
Casual chat about politics
The gathering was described as a casual discussion where leaders talked about the current political scenario in Kedah.
“It was a casual discussion, a courtesy visit by Kedah Umno to Kedah PAS and a conversation about the current political scenario.”
Veterans sharing political experience
The meeting brought together experienced political leaders who understand Kedah politics. They shared past experiences and discussed future expectations.
“These are people with experience and sufficient understanding who know the ins and outs of Kedah.”
PAS leaders at the table

PAS was represented by Kedah commissioner Ahmad Yahya, deputy commissioner Ahmad Fakhruddin, and state secretary Musoddaq Ahmad.
Follow-up talks depend on central decision
Sanusi said further meetings will happen once the central leadership of both parties decides on cooperation. The process is still at an early stage.
“Once there is a decision at the central level on cooperation between the two parties, we will meet again.”
The key point
Kedah PAS and Umno are starting informal discussions to create a positive environment, but seat allocation talks remain premature.


