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Barisan Nasional's secretary-general has expressed confidence that the emergence of rival political coalitions will not undermine the bloc's prospects at forthcoming state elections, citing thorough preparation and organisational strength.
Johor's PAS leadership has declared readiness to contest upcoming state elections without Bersatu support, projecting confidence in strengthening the party's electoral position in the strategically important state.
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 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 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, 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.
Opposition figures in Kedah are downplaying expectations of a dominant election result for Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, arguing that voters prioritise governance records over political momentum.