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KUALA LUMPUR,June.2026 – Pakatan Harapan is not planning any post-election cooperation with Barisan Nasional after the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, according to Amanah secretary-general Muhammad Faiz Fadzil.
Faiz reportedly said PH’s current focus is to strengthen its own position before considering any political developments that may take place after the state polls. His remarks come as attention grows over possible political alignments between major coalitions following the elections in the two states.
According to the report, Faiz made it clear that, for now, PH has no plan to form a post-poll pact with BN in either Johor or Negeri Sembilan. The statement appears to signal that PH wants to enter the polls with its own strategy instead of relying on an early understanding with BN after polling day.
Faiz, who also serves as the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia chairman, was speaking to reporters after attending a Madani engagement programme with fishermen from the northern Perak zone in Sungai Betul Bawah, Tanjung Piandang.
The Amanah leader said PH’s immediate priority is to complete seat negotiations among its own component parties. He added that discussions within Pakatan Harapan were almost finalised and had proceeded smoothly, with the coalition leadership expected to make an announcement soon.
Faiz also expressed confidence that Amanah would be allocated seats that the party can realistically win once negotiations inside PH are completed. This suggests that Amanah is seeking winnable seats rather than merely contesting for the sake of representation.
The issue is politically important because Johor and Negeri Sembilan are being watched closely as key state election battlegrounds. Reuters reported that the two states called early elections, creating a major test for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition and its wider political support.
Although the state elections will not directly affect Anwar’s parliamentary majority at the federal level, the results could influence public perception of the unity government and the strength of its component parties ahead of the next general election, which is due by early 2028.
The relationship between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional has been under close public scrutiny since both coalitions became part of the federal unity government. However, cooperation at federal level does not always automatically translate into similar arrangements at state level, especially in states where local political dynamics differ.
Johor is particularly significant because Barisan Nasional has historically maintained a strong presence in the state. Reuters reported that BN, which leads the Johor state government, plans to contest the Johor polls independently without PH’s support, highlighting tensions within the broader governing alliance.
Negeri Sembilan also carries political weight because Pakatan Harapan has been a major force in the state. Reuters noted that PH currently governs Negeri Sembilan and is expected to contest all 36 seats after winning 17 seats in the previous state election.
Faiz’s remarks therefore suggest that PH is preparing to face the elections by strengthening its own machinery and finalising internal seat arrangements first, rather than publicly discussing possible alliances after the results are known.
The statement may also help clarify PH’s campaign messaging. By saying there is no current plan for a post-election pact with BN, PH can present itself to voters as a coalition seeking its own mandate in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
At the same time, the political situation remains fluid. Malaysian state elections often involve negotiations, coalition strategy and post-election calculations, especially if no single party or coalition secures a clear majority. However, based on Faiz’s current position, PH is not entering the polls with a stated intention to form a post-poll cooperation deal with BN.
For Amanah, the coming state elections will also be a test of its influence within Pakatan Harapan. The party’s ability to secure winnable seats and perform strongly could affect its position inside the coalition, especially in states where Malay-Muslim voter support remains a major factor.
Faiz’s statement underlines PH’s attempt to project confidence and internal unity ahead of the Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls. With seat negotiations nearly complete and campaign strategies taking shape, the coalition appears focused on strengthening its own election position before considering any possible political scenario after polling day.
