Malaysia's PAS looks for new coalition partner after Bersatu split

The Pan‑Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) has ended its alliance with Bersatu, marking its seventh departure from a coalition and leaving the party without a formal partner as Malaysia heads toward the next election cycle.

PAS leaders are reported to be in talks with UMNO, the other major Malay‑Muslim party. Analysts say the discussions may be more about political posturing than a substantive partnership, but a PAS‑UMNO alignment could influence contests in states such as Johor and Negeri Sembilan, where mixed‑ethnic electorates require broader appeal beyond PAS’s traditional strongholds.