ALOR SETAR, June 9 -- Bersatu state executive councillors can remain in the Kedah government despite PAS ending political cooperation with the party.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the only criterion was that they continue to support the PAS-led state government, news portal Malaysiakini reported today.

"They stay, no changes as long as they continue to support the state government," he was quoted as saying.

Sanusi, who is also PAS election director, was asked about the fate of Bersatu assemblymen in his administration following the breakdown in ties between the two Perikatan Nasional partners.

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang announced the decision to halt cooperation with Bersatu last night after a specia...