The split within PKR on whether to continue electoral negotiations with PAS has spilt over to Pakatan Harapan in Kelantan, affecting PKR's relationship with its partners in the coalition.

Amongst the partners is Amanah, which is at odds with PKR over the matter and is reportedly mulling a boycott of leaders favouring talks with PAS.

Mindful that this situation could hurt Harapan's preparations with less than a year to the general election, PKR and Amanah central leaderships are turning to Kelantan Harapan chief Husam Musa to act as the peacemaker.

“I'm very confident that Husam, as chief of Harapan in Kelantan and who is also an experienced politician in Kelantan, can handle the current turbulent situation,” Amanah deputy president Salahuddin Ayub told Malaysiakini.

Malaysiakini understands that Husam, who is also Amanah vice president, will be calling a meeting of the state Harapan next Thursday.

Salahuddin believes Husam will be able to help Harapan to "get back on track soon".

However, Salahuddin said Husam will only be able to handle the issue at the Harapan level but not to the extent of interfering in PKR's internal affairs.

"What’s happening within PKR Kelantan, we leave it to PKR. That’s their home affair, we never touch on that,” said Salahuddin.

Meanwhile, PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail urged Kelantan PKR to respect Harapan's decision...