KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The United Indigenous Party of Malaysia (BERSATU) expressed its sadness following the decision of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) to cease political cooperation and sever ties with the party.
BERSATU President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the decision was made at the request of PAS, even though the cooperation previously built was founded on noble spirit and understanding.
According to him, as one of the founding parties of the Perikatan Nasional (PN), BERSATU will continue to remain in the coalition and strengthen its core struggle for the interests of the people.
“BERSATU will continue to strengthen the people’s concern agenda brought by Perikatan Nasional since its establishment, in addition to supporting the wishes of the people who want change and leadership that represents the aspirations of all Malaysians,” he said in a statement today.
Muhyiddin also called on all party leaders and members to focus on efforts to strengthen Perikatan Nasional and continue to place the interests of the people as the main focus of the struggle.
He said that the current tests should be a catalyst for all party members to work more diligently and enthusiastically.
“I am confident that the people who support the ideals of the National Alliance will continue to stand steadfastly with us,” he said.
Muhyiddin also described the development as a test that has its own wisdom and hoped that all parties would be given guidance and direction by Allah SWT.
“God willing, there will certainly be wisdom from what happened. May Allah SWT give us His guidance, success and guidance,” he said.
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