KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) in Perlis has dismissed claims of a plot to table a vote of no confidence against Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah at the state legislative assembly sitting.

Its chairman, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, told Berita Harian that ties between PAS and Bersatu within the state government remain intact, adding that PAS central leadership has decided to back the current administration until the next general election.

He said PAS would not need to resort to a no-confidence motion if it intended to change the state leadership, as it already commands a majority in the assembly.

"All this is mere speculation being peddled by various parties. Show me proof - there is no pact for a no-confidence vot...