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Datuk Ewon Benedick and Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin have retained their positions as president and deputy president of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation for the 2026-2029 term, following an uncontested election at the party's triennial delegates conference.
The Terengganu Bersatu chief and two state assemblymen have resigned from party leadership positions, though they remain party members. The move reflects ongoing internal tensions within the coalition.
Nurul Izzah Anwar has relinquished her position as PKR deputy president to concentrate on postgraduate studies, while pledging continued support for the party. Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will assume duties as acting deputy president.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has quashed speculation about abandoning Bersatu following his removal from the party's Supreme Council, reaffirming his continued membership and state leadership role.
A Johor state election reveals deeper questions about who controls political parties and how that authority affects governance. The tension between party loyalty and public accountability now threatens Malaysia's reform agenda.