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PAS has challenged Bersatu's right to deploy the Perikatan Nasional coalition logo in upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan elections, asserting that only the PN chairman possesses such authority. The dispute underscores deepening fractures within the coalition alliance.
Bersatu party officials have called for members to maintain confidence in leadership amid deepening rifts with coalition partner PAS, which resulted in the removal of prominent figures Azmin Ali and Radzi Jidin from key Perikatan Nasional roles.
A suspended Bersatu vice-president has justified the appointment of Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin as opposition leader, stating he secured unified backing from PAS and majority backing from Bersatu parliamentary members.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has cast doubt on Bersatu's viability within Perikatan Nasional, suggesting the party faces insurmountable obstacles to effective operation under present political conditions.
A PAS official has rejected suggestions that his party's internal meeting would dictate Bersatu's standing within Perikatan Nasional, insisting any major coalition shift requires agreement from all member parties.
PAS has challenged Bersatu to leave the Perikatan Nasional coalition if it intends to contest parliamentary seats against the Islamic party, with senior PAS figures calling such moves contradictory.
PAS has slammed Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's decision to field Bersatu candidates under the Perikatan Nasional banner in upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing the announcement was made without adequate consultation.
Bersatu's president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has indicated the party is prepared to contest directly against Pas in Johor should both parties pursue the same constituencies, signalling potential electoral tensions within coalition politics.
Bersatu, led by Muhyiddin Yassin, has signalled its willingness to compete directly against PAS in multiple political arenas, including the forthcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections under the Perikatan Nasional banner.