Islamist party PAS has caused irreparable split among Malays and Muslims in the country and cannot attract votes when it contests as a standalone party, said former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Taking to his blog last night, the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairperson said PAS' decision to not cooperate with opposition parties and to field candidates in seats it cannot win, meant that the party is in support of Umno and Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, by splitting votes for the opposition.

"The split among Malays and Muslims is irreparable ever since PAS was founded," said Mahathir...