MIPP president P Punithan (right) speaking to reporters after leaving Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s home. KUALA LUMPUR : Perikatan Nasional remains stable despite PAS’s absence at a meeting meant for component presidents tonight, says Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) president P Punithan. Speaking to reporters after an almost three-hour closed door meeting, Punithan downplayed PAS’s absence and simply said discussions would be held with PAS. We will meet PAS after this.”Punithan said tonight’s meeting focused on establishing a clear direction for the coalition, adding that a PN Supreme Council meeting would be held soon. Asked why PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang had skipped tonight’s “pre-council” meeting, Punithan said no reason was given by the party.