PAS' decision to abandon its six-year political cooperation with Bersatu is expected to hit the latter hard, especially in facing the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, according to political observers.

Pointing to Bersatu's weakened state caused by a recent power tussle between its president Muhyiddin Yassin and his former deputy, Hamzah Zainudin, several analysts believe it is vital for Bersatu to explore a new political pact with another strong ally for its political survival...