No easy yes to Bersatu-Pejuang cooperation, says Hamzah

Matters pertaining to political cooperation between Bersatu and Pejuang in the 15th general election (GE15) need to be discussed by all parties, including Perikatan Nasional (PN) component parties, Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin said today.

He said if Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin was willing to work with Pejuang, he would need to bring the matter to the party's highest meeting.

"We can’t easily say yes because we still have friends in the coalition," the home minister told a press conference after launching an event in Putrajaya. 

Previously, Muhyiddin said Bersatu was ready to consider cooperation with Pejuang in GE15 if the party was serious about the matter.

PN comprises Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) and Parti Maju Sabah (SAPP).

Meanwhile, Hamzah said political parties could hold talks and campaigning activities provided that they comply with the SOPs and laws set by the authorities.