Johor Polls Expose Opposition Fault Lines as PAS Courts UMNO and Bersatu Repositions
Ahead of the Jul 11, 2026 Johor state election, Muhyiddin Yassin says PAS’ efforts to revive cooperation with UMNO have so far failed, highlighting unresolved seat-allocation trade-offs and widening strategic differences within Perikatan Nasional. Bersatu is treating Johor as a rebuilding test while emphasizing cost-of-living and uneven development critiques and signaling broader outreach beyond its traditional base.