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A High Court hearing has examined whether former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin exercised genuine authority over Bersatu's finances or functioned as a figurehead, with the party's financial officer testifying on internal controls.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has publicly addressed the party's internal strife, claiming that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, the former deputy president, engineered efforts to dislodge him from his leadership position.
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin contends that PAS ought to withdraw from Perikatan Nasional rather than Bersatu, asserting the party that terminated their partnership should bear the consequences of departure.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has released its election platform for the Negeri Sembilan state polls, centred on nine strategic pillars covering governance, economic growth, tourism, agriculture, education, youth and women empowerment, FELDA support, and public welfare.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has rebutted suggestions that his party is overstepping boundaries during elections, countering that every political party naturally contests with the goal of securing victory.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has strongly rejected accusations from Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin that his party is acting as a spoiler in the Negri Sembilan state election.
Perikatan Nasional president Hamzah Zainul has responded sharply to Muhyiddin Yassin's criticism of the coalition, reminding the former prime minister that he would not have achieved office without PAS and Umno's backing.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has positioned Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia as Parliament's only genuine Opposition force, arguing the party maintains principled distance from government while other blocs shift positions opportunistically.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia announced its 24-candidate roster for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, incorporating two contenders from the United for the Rights of Malaysians Party under Bersatu's banner.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has publicly disputed Tan Sri Annuar Musa's characterization of Bersatu's departure from Perikatan Nasional, rejecting suggestions that the party voluntarily left the coalition regarding the Negri Sembilan election dispute.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has challenged former party chief Muhyiddin Yassin's account of coalition discussions, insisting he gave explicit approval for PAS-Barisan Nasional engagement.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has publicly rebuked PAS for engaging in independent talks with Barisan Nasional, arguing the Islamic party's unilateral approach undermines Perikatan Nasional's strategic positioning.
Political strategists argue that Bersatu must forge new coalition alliances if party president Muhyiddin Yassin intends to retain his parliamentary seat in Pagoh, reversing his previous reliance on broader political partnerships.
A Malaysian businessman has testified that he discovered his elder brother had donated a portion of company funds totalling RM13.7 million to Bersatu political party without his knowledge or approval during former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin's ongoing corruption trial.
The director of Nepturis Sdn Bhd has distanced herself from suggestions she served as a conduit for the former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to secure lucrative government contracts.
Political observers warn that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's traditionally secure Pagoh seat may not be guaranteed in the next general election, citing Bersatu's weakening electoral performance in Johor following its coalition realignment.
Muhyiddin Yassin, leveraging his background as former Johor menteri besar, is appealing to Johorean voters to give Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional another electoral opportunity, framing his political career as rooted in serving the people.
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The High Court has postponed former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's trial on abuse of power charges until Monday, granting an adjournment following the unexpected death of his brother-in-law.
A High Court witness testified that businessman Lian Tian Chuan, known as TC Lian, instructed subordinates to prepare correspondence to then-Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin seeking government projects under the Jana Wibawa programme.
A company director testified in the High Court that she prepared five separate letters on behalf of different companies requesting Jana Wibawa programme projects directly from former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has indicated that Perikatan Nasional may encounter difficulties assembling a majority in Johor after Saturday's state election, marking a candid acknowledgement of electoral challenges.
The High Court heard testimony that former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin exercised no interference in the allocation of Jana Wibawa programme contracts, during proceedings involving the economic stimulus initiative.
Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul testified in court that the Jana Wibawa initiative was first raised during a Cabinet meeting on November 13, 2020, chaired by then Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
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In testimony at ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin's trial, Tengku Zafrul disclosed that the Prime Minister's Office proposed all contractors for Jana Wibawa projects during the former leader's 2020-2021 tenure.
Former finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has testified in the High Court that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin proposed the appointment of 54 contractors under Jana Wibawa through direct negotiation arrangements.
Tengku Zafrul, Malaysia's former finance minister, testified at the High Court in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's corruption trial centred on the Jana Wibawa programme, a key moment in the ongoing judicial proceedings.
An Umno politician has challenged the notion that Pagoh remains under Muhyiddin Yassin's political control, pointing to his own electoral success four years ago as evidence that local voters prioritise issues over individual personalities.
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Bersatu founding president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed a strategic rejection by PAS, instead pledging that his party's organisational resources will spearhead the opposition's efforts to gain ground in Johor.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional retains a pathway to lead Johor's next state administration, even as the coalition fields candidates in only 33 of the state's electoral contests.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed concerns over PAS's decision to refrain from deploying its election machinery in support of Bersatu candidates contesting the Johor state election, signalling the party's readiness to campaign independently.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin made an appearance at Pagoh Sports Complex Hall to accompany Sahruddin during the Bukit Kepong nomination process, underlining the party's campaigning efforts.