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PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang claims Bersatu has automatically lost its Perikatan Nasional membership following moves to establish a separate coalition. Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali strongly disputes this assertion.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has positioned Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia as the country's only substantive parliamentary Opposition, reflecting deeper currents in Malaysia's fluid political realignment.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has dismissed Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's assertion that Perikatan Nasional has grown toxic under Islamic leadership, instead attributing coalition difficulties to Bersatu.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin believes the party can secure non-Malay voter backing without PAS, attributing past difficulties to voter discomfort with his former ally's political style.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has indicated the party will pursue a new political coalition following the Negri Sembilan election, signalling a significant fracture within the Perikatan Nasional alliance.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has alleged that Umno is orchestrating a scheme to destabilise the unity government formed by his party and Pakatan Harapan, drawing parallels to tactics that previously undermined the Perikatan Nasional administration.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has lashed out at PAS for conducting separate negotiations with Barisan Nasional, claiming the Islamic party is making autonomous choices that damage Perikatan Nasional's collective interests and strategic positioning.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed the resignation of Perlis's Menteri Besar and an executive council member from the party's Supreme Council, indicating the matter will be resolved internally after he receives a detailed report.
A court witness has testified that businessman TC Lian directed his staff to prepare letters to former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin requesting government contracts under the Jana Wibawa economic stimulus programme.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has mobilised his party's grassroots machinery to actively encourage Malay voters to participate in the upcoming Johor election, signalling concern over potential low turnout.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has indicated that Perikatan Nasional may face difficulties forming a state government following Saturday's Johor state election.
An Umno figure has challenged the notion that Pagoh remains a stronghold of former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, citing electoral victories as evidence that local voters prioritise individual candidates over senior political figures.