As tensions continue to rise in the relationship between Umno and its splinter party, leaders on both sides are calling for their ally, PAS, to state its support firmly.

The Islamist party appears to be under pressure to decide whether to remain a component partner of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition with Bersatu or defend the idea of Muafakat Nasional with Umno.

"I hope PAS can be more firm with its stand when looking at its cooperation between (working with) Bersatu and Umno," said Kelantan Umno chairperson Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub when contacted by Malaysiakini today.

Umno supreme council member Razlan Rafii also believes that...