Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has stated his party is prepared to compete directly against Pas in the upcoming Johor state election. This readiness comes amid the possibility of overlapping seat contests between the two parties. Yassin’s statement signals a willingness to engage in a direct electoral battle should negotiations to avoid clashes fail. The situation arises from both Bersatu and Pas vying for support in the same constituencies within Johor. While both parties are members of the Perikatan Nasional coalition, they may independently pursue seats they believe they have the strongest chance of winning. This development introduces an element of internal competition within the coalition as the election approaches. The Johor state election is scheduled to be held on March 12th.