DAP closes door on cooperation with Bersatu, PAS

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Amanah, work with untrustworthy PAS? No way: Mahfuz

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KUALA LUMPUR – Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Mahfuz Omar said his party will not entertain any talk of cooperating with PAS, describing his former party as impossible to work with as they are untrustworthy.

He said the contents of a set of leaked meeting minutes, which allegedly outlined PAS’ preparations for the coming national polls, was proof that the Islamist party would readily discard their allies and switch allegiances if it fits their interests.

The alleged document, uploaded on the Malaysia Hot website on Monday, named PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan and vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar as key operators who had engaged with top leaders of several political parties to discuss possible new alliances going into the general election, including with the opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH).

The document also outlined the alleged view of PAS leaders on the need to expedite the corruption cases against Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and his predecessor Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Takiyuddin did not immediately respond to a request for comments. Samsuri has said the document was “rubbish” being circulated by irresponsible parties.

PAS is currently a member of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition led by Bersatu, and was a key support base for Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during his short stint as prime minister.

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