Perikatan Nasional is counting on former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin to join the coalition due to his formidable character and skills as part of Umno's leadership, according to PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan.

Malay daily Berita Harian quoted Takiyuddin as saying that while there has been no final decision from Khairy, the former Umno Youth chief had...