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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 Malaysian court has upheld the freezing of RM195 million held in accounts belonging to Perikatan Nasional's Bersatu party, preventing the political organisation from accessing the substantial sum amid a protracted legal battle.
Bersatu's information chief has levelled sharp criticism at PAS, alleging the Islamist party is using a recent Perikatan Nasional reshuffle to centralise authority within the coalition.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Larut MP, has not received formal recognition of his Opposition Leader role following Perikatan Nasional's failure to submit the required parliamentary notification.
Bersatu will remain within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, party president Muhyiddin Yassin announced, anchoring the decision on grassroots acceptance among Malaysian voters rather than internal party calculations.
Perikatan Nasional has removed Bersatu vice-president Mohd Radzi Md Jidin and secretary-general Mohamed Azmin Ali as part of an internal restructuring aimed at strengthening the coalition before upcoming state elections.
Perikatan Nasional has made strategic leadership changes, removing Azmin Ali and Radzi Jidin from their roles. The move comes as the coalition gears up for state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
A senior Bersatu lawmaker has warned that the party faces imminent institutional collapse, attributing the deterioration to what he characterises as inadequate leadership in managing factional disputes within the broader Perikatan Nasional coalition.
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.
Senior opposition figures including Hamzah were seen entering PAS headquarters for closed-door discussions, as Perikatan Nasional navigates political upheaval following PAS's recent termination of its alliance with Bersatu.
Hamzah Zainudin's return to active politics is strengthening Perikatan Nasional's moderate credentials, with the PAS-led coalition viewing him as their strongest frontline figure for the next general election.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has expressed confidence that his party would prevail over Bersatu in any electoral showdown, suggesting that Perikatan Nasional supporters would ultimately back PAS.
Perikatan Nasional's information chief has called for measured dialogue within the coalition, cautioning members against precipitous public statements that could destabilise the partnership between PAS and Bersatu.
A PAS parliamentarian has publicly cautioned Bersatu against fielding candidates in upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing the move risks splintering the Malay-Muslim vote and inadvertently strengthening Pakatan Harapan's position.
Bersatu's vice-president has criticised PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for failing to convene a coalition meeting ahead of Johor elections, indicating the party will not delay its campaign preparations while waiting for PAS alignment.
Escalating tensions between PAS and Bersatu are threatening the cohesion of Perikatan Nasional, potentially damaging the coalition's electoral prospects in the upcoming 16th General Election.
A leading political analyst warns that Perikatan Nasional risks unravelling as tensions between component parties PAS and Bersatu have evolved into what he describes as a 'guerrilla war' phase of ongoing conflict.
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 is advancing its election preparations for Johor and Negri Sembilan independently after Perikatan Nasional's leadership postponed strategic coordination, signalling potential rifts within the opposition coalition.
Bersatu's information chief has heavily criticized Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, alleging he has abdicated his coalition leadership responsibilities and appears more focused on his role within PAS.
PAS and Bersatu are engaged in a high-stakes contest for dominance within Perikatan Nasional, with analysts noting the coalition brand holds greater electoral appeal than either party's individual identity.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared the party's unwavering commitment to Perikatan Nasional, rejecting any possibility of unilateral removal. The party will contest upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan under the PN banner.
Bersatu will maintain its membership in Perikatan Nasional and campaign for the forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections using the coalition's unified symbol, according to party chief Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
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.
PAS risks eroding its base among moderate voters if the Islamist party pursues the removal of Bersatu from the Perikatan Nasional coalition, according to a political analyst's assessment.