MARANG, June 5 -- PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has confirmed that leaders from PAS and Umno have met, as political activity intensifies following the dissolution of the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state legislative assemblies, paving the way for elections.

The meeting comes amid renewed speculation over a possible revival of Muafakat Nasional (MN 2.0), as parties recalibrate strategies ahead of expected multi-state contests.

"We will announce the list of candidates, God willing, one week before nomination day," Abdul Hadi was quoted as telling reporters by Utusan Malaysia after attending the monthly gathering of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development here yesterday.

But the Marang MP declined to provide details on the l...