Did PAS act unilaterally in talks with BN for Negri Sembilan polls?

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PAS discussions with BN for Negri Sembilan polls had chairman's approval

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has stated that all preliminary discussions and engagements with other parties concerning the Negeri Sembilan state election were conducted with his knowledge and approval in his capacity as PN chairman. This assertion directly counters claims made by Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who had stated that PAS acted unilaterally in engaging with Barisan Nasional (BN). The PN supreme council subsequently finalised and approved these discussions, including the allocation of state seats among PAS, Wawasan, Gerakan, and the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP).
Preliminary discussions conducted with chairman's knowledge

Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar explicitly stated that all preliminary discussions and engagements with parties leading up to the Negeri Sembilan state election took place with his awareness and consent as the chairman of Perikatan Nasional. This communication was made in response to earlier statements by the Bersatu president regarding the nature of these engagements.
PN supreme council approved seat allocations and candidate logos

The Perikatan Nasional supreme council officially approved the allocation of state seats within Negeri Sembilan among its component parties, namely PAS, Wawasan, Gerakan, and the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP). Furthermore, a collective decision was reached that all candidates representing PN in the upcoming August 1 state election would contest under the coalition's unified logo.
Contradiction to Bersatu president's claims

Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar's statement directly refuted claims made by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the president of Bersatu. Muhyiddin had previously asserted that PAS had engaged in discussions with Barisan Nasional without consulting other PN component parties or securing approval from the coalition's supreme council, describing these actions as unilateral.
PAS members instructed to support BN in specific constituencies

In addition to the seat allocations, PAS had also issued instructions to its members to support Barisan Nasional candidates in constituencies where PN itself was not fielding its own contenders. This directive was also stated by Muhyiddin as a decision not sanctioned by the PN supreme council.

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