Despite initial expectations that PAS would focus on consolidating control of Perikatan Nasional following Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation as coalition chief, party leaders are signalling that they are also still interested in reviving Muafakat Nasional.

PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden was among those who lauded his Umno counterpart Dr Akmal Saleh, for the latter’s efforts at reviving the PAS-Umno cooperation.