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Bersatu leaders are asking party members to maintain confidence in their direction, even as escalating friction within the Perikatan Nasional coalition has resulted in the removal of two prominent figures from key roles.
Bersatu's information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz has levelled accusations at PAS, claiming the Islamist party is consolidating control within the Perikatan Nasional coalition while displaying increasingly authoritarian tendencies toward coalition partners.
Malaysian People's Movement (Bersatu) has been advised to exercise restraint and avoid hasty commentary as the Perikatan Nasional opposition coalition grapples with internal friction over policy direction and leadership roles.
A suspended Bersatu vice-president has justified Hamzah's appointment as opposition leader, citing unified PAS endorsement and backing from the majority of Bersatu MPs in parliament.
Bersatu will remain committed to the Perikatan Nasional coalition, party president Muhyiddin Yassin announced, grounding the decision in what he describes as widespread public support for the political alliance.
A senior PAS official has pushed back against suggestions that an upcoming party meeting will independently determine Bersatu's status within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, insisting such matters require collective approval from all member parties.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has expressed confidence that his party would emerge victorious should it face Bersatu in electoral competition, claiming Perikatan Nasional supporters would back PAS.
A senior PAS official has cast doubt on Bersatu's ability to remain an effective partner in the Perikatan Nasional coalition, raising fresh questions about the stability of Malaysia's current political alignment.
A Pas member of parliament has cautioned Bersatu against fielding candidates in the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, warning that such a move would ultimately strengthen Pakatan Harapan's position and undermine the opposition coalition.
Perikatan Nasional information chief Annuar Musa has called for restraint among coalition partners, warning that neither PAS nor Bersatu can unilaterally determine party positions.
PAS is set to meet in Kota Baru to deliberate on the status of Bersatu's executive councillor position in Kelantan following the dissolution of their political cooperation arrangement.
PAS has sharply criticised Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for unilaterally announcing that Bersatu will contest upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan elections under the Perikatan Nasional logo, calling the decision premature and insufficiently discussed.
Bersatu's vice-president has criticised Perikatan Nasional chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for failing to organise coalition discussions on Johor election strategy, signalling the party may pursue independent action.
Bersatu is accelerating its election readiness for Johor and Negri Sembilan, moving independently with other coalition partners after Perikatan Nasional leadership postponed strategic coordination meetings.
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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed the party's commitment to Perikatan Nasional, declaring it will use the PN logo in upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections despite PAS severing ties.
Bersatu's leadership has indicated the party will not shy away from direct competition with Pas in Johor should both parties contest the same constituencies, reflecting deepening coalition tensions.
Bersatu has committed to remaining within Perikatan Nasional, with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announcing plans to contest the forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections under the coalition's unified electoral symbol.