BAKRI, July 9 -- PAS has signalled its readiness to support Barisan Nasional (BN) in forming the Johor government should the coalition fail to secure a simple majority in this Saturday's state election.

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said that BN could retain the menteri besar post, adding that PAS would not demand any state executive council (exco) positions in exchange for its support, FMT reported.

"If Umno wins, Umno will appoint the menteri besar. It is entirely up to Umno to decide who it wants to appoint as exco members," Hadi told reporters after the party's grand finale ceramah in Simpang Jeram last night.

He explained that if Umno faces a seat shortfall, PAS is prepared to provide the necessary numbers based on its ow...