Perikatan Nasional's decision to decline a Confidence and Supply Agreement with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim appears driven by a strategic need to preserve internal cohesion among its parliamentarians. Analysts suggest that accepting such a deal could potentially erode the opposition's resolve against the current administration. This political calculation occurs against a backdrop of significant institutional pressure, as the coalition currently faces a show-cause notice from the Registrar of Societies. The regulatory inquiry, initiated on September 22, follows allegations regarding constitutional breaches within the coalition, specifically concerning the exclusion of Bersatu from a high-level council meeting. While the coalition has not explicitly confirmed that the agreement rejection is a tactic to prevent internal fragmentation, the ongoing legal scrutiny and the necessity of maintaining a unified front against Pakatan Harapan remain critical factors in their current legislative stance.
Source : Malay Mail
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