# State-specific shifts could reshape Pakatan

> Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi says state politics may realign but Bersatu cooperation not discussed.
- Title: State-specific shifts could reshape Pakatan · Malay Mail
- Summary: Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi says state politics may realign but Bersatu cooperation not discussed. Pakatan Harapan communications director Fahmi Fadzil states…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/20/fahmi-says-statespecific-political-shifts-may-reshape-pakatan-but-cooperation-with-bersatu-not-discussed/235877
- Published: 2026-09-20T15:41:53+00:00
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## State-specific political shifts
Pakatan Harapan communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil says each state has unique political dynamics that could lead to realignments within Pakatan Harapan.

> We know that each state has its own political uniqueness. So, it is not impossible that such dynamics could also emerge within Pakatan Harapan (PH)
## No Bersatu cooperation discussions
Fahmi states there have been no discussions for cooperation between Pakatan Harapan and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) for GE16.

> He said there had been no discussions towards such a move so far
## Bersatu's GE16 stance
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the party would not contest GE16 on its own but as part of a political coalition.

> Yesterday, Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the party would not contest the 16th General Election (GE16) on its own, but as part of a political coalition
## Conditional pardon for Najib
King granted conditional pardon to former Prime Minister Najib allowing house arrest until August twenty-third, 2028 with RM50 million fine.

> His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Friday granted a conditional pardon to Najib, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, subject to him paying a RM50 million fine
## Pardons board decision
Pardons board decision made at 64th meeting for Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya under Article 42 of Federal Constitution.

> The decision to grant a conditional pardon was made by His Majesty, subject to Article 42 of the Federal Constitution and fell within the powers of the King
## What happens next
Pakatan Harapan and Bersatu may realign based on state-specific political shifts but no immediate cooperation discussions exist.
## Key takeaway

Pakatan Harapan communications director Fahmi Fadzil states state-specific political shifts could lead to realignments within Pakatan Harapan but no cooperation discussions exist with Bersatu for GE16.