Bold, independent coverage of Malaysian politics, business and current affairs.
PAS president Hadi Awang claims Bersatu has automatically ceased membership in Perikatan Nasional, citing the party's intention to establish a new coalition structure following the Negeri Sembilan state election.
Bersatu has firmly rejected PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang's claim that the party's membership in Perikatan Nasional automatically expired. The dispute centres on how coalition membership rules apply to Bersatu's realignment.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang says Bersatu has automatically exited Perikatan Nasional following the party's stated intention to form a separate coalition. Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali flatly rejects this interpretation, asserting proper constitutional procedures have not been followed.
A Bersatu financial officer has testified in court that no one person held exclusive control over the party's money, suggesting a more distributed decision-making structure than previously understood.
Barisan Nasional emerged victorious in Negeri Sembilan's recent state election, consolidating its hold on the crucial state while Pakatan Harapan's electoral performance raises fresh questions about coalition stability. Bersatu's role within Perikatan Nasional faces renewed scrutiny.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23phio93g)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23phio93p)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22194%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EBersatu%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Four political parties—Bersatu, Berjasa, ASLI and PSM—failed to win any seats in Negeri Sembilan's recent state election, with Bersatu losing its previously held Labu seat to Barisan Nasional.
A company director testified in the High Court that he would never have donated to Bersatu without pressure from a politically connected businessman to contribute RM19.5 million tied to a Jana Wibawa project.
A construction company's managing director has told a court that a RM19.5 million donation to political party Bersatu was made to help secure the Pulau Indah Ring Road Phase 3 project for his brother's company, Sutracom.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has clarified that expelling any member from Perikatan Nasional requires approval from all coalition parties, emphasising that no single individual holds unilateral power to make such decisions.
Muhyiddin Yassin contends that PAS, as the party that fractured political cooperation within Perikatan Nasional, bears responsibility for leaving the coalition rather than Bersatu.
PAS treasurer-general Iskandar Abdul Samad has stressed that genuine commitment and clear vision are vital for maintaining the PAS-Umno alliance, whilst cautioning against external attempts to sow discord.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin unveiled a nine-pillar manifesto for the Negeri Sembilan state election, addressing governance, economic growth, tourism, agriculture, education, youth and women empowerment, FELDA welfare, and public well-being.
Senior PAS leaders have called on Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to stop dwelling on the past and instead direct his energy towards strengthening his party and campaigning in the Negeri Sembilan state election.
Bersatu's Muhyiddin Yassin has rejected Umno vice-president Mohamed Khaled Nordin's characterisation of his party as a 'spoiler' in the Negri Sembilan election, intensifying tensions within Malaysia's coalition politics.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has responded sharply to claims that his party is meddling in electoral processes, arguing that all political organisations legitimately compete to win elections.
Bersatu is contesting 24 seats independently in Negri Sembilan's upcoming election, positioning itself as a distinct choice for voters dissatisfied with both Pakatan Harapan and the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance.
A senior Bersatu official has challenged Umno's confidence following its Johor victory, cautioning that electoral success in one state does not guarantee similar outcomes elsewhere. The warning signals growing tensions within the Barisan Nasional coalition.
Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to comprehensively reject Bersatu, drawing comparison to the party's wipeout in Johor's recent elections and framing the vote as crucial preparation for the next general election.
Umno vice-president Mohamed Khaled Nordin has called on Negri Sembilan voters to decisively reject Bersatu in the state election, arguing this would create a clearer political landscape for straight fights ahead of the next general election.
A political analyst suggests Bersatu should leave the PN coalition and bring Gerakan and MIPP along, arguing this would fundamentally weaken the PAS-led bloc's multiethnic credentials and reshape Malaysia's political landscape.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia the only authentic Opposition force in Parliament, contending that other parties have compromised their independence through coalition arrangements.
Gerakan has immediately expelled Tang Jay Son for breaching party discipline by contesting the Rahang state seat under Bersatu's ticket in the 16th Negeri Sembilan election, creating a four-way contest.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has dismissed Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's assertion that Perikatan Nasional has become toxic under the Islamist party's stewardship, instead directing criticism toward Bersatu for the coalition's difficulties.
The 16th Negeri Sembilan state election will see three-cornered fights in Pertang, Klawang, and Sungai Lui constituencies, with voting scheduled for August 1 following early voting on July 28.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has announced 24 candidates for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, with two representatives from Urimai contesting under the Bersatu logo. Polling day is set for August 1.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared Perikatan Nasional 'toxic' under PAS leadership and announced plans to form a new political coalition with several parties after the Negri Sembilan election for the next general election.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has rebutted suggestions from Tan Sri Annuar Musa that Bersatu willingly separated from Perikatan Nasional in connection with the Negri Sembilan election dispute.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has accused Umno of orchestrating a conspiracy to topple the unity government, mirroring tactics that destroyed his previous administration.
The Perikatan Nasional coalition has approved seat allocations for Negeri Sembilan's upcoming state election and confirmed all candidates will use the PN logo, but Bersatu has opted to contest independently.
PAS information chief Annuar Musa has declared it impossible for Perikatan Nasional to meet Bersatu's demand for 15 seats in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, signalling tensions within the coalition.
Bersatu will contest the August 1 Negeri Sembilan state election under its own party logo rather than a coalition symbol, marking a significant shift as tensions within Perikatan Nasional intensify over seat allocation disputes.
Bersatu has criticised Pas for entering separate political negotiations with Barisan Nasional ahead of the Negri Sembilan state election, arguing that such discussions should involve all Perikatan Nasional coalition partners.
Political observers warn Bersatu may need to expand its coalition partnerships if Muhyiddin Yassin hopes to retain his Pagoh parliamentary seat, drawing lessons from his earlier reliance on Pakatan Harapan and PAS support.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on criminal breach of trust and money laundering charges tied to Bersatu Youth, ending the prosecution's legal challenge.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has dismissed rumours he is abandoning Bersatu, insisting he remains loyal to the party and continues leading its state chapter despite his recent departure from the party's Supreme Council.
Bersatu faces an existential political challenge in Johor's upcoming election, with the party risking the loss of all three parliamentary seats it currently holds following its severed alliance with PAS.
Bersatu is targeting a voter turnout exceeding 70 per cent in today's Johor state election, even as heavy rain dampens conditions across several districts. The party leadership remains optimistic about strong electoral participation.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has minimised concerns over the resignation of Perlis's top political figures from the party's Supreme Council, signalling confidence in internal resolution.
Muhyiddin Yassin, leveraging his roots as a former Johor menteri besar, is appealing directly to Johorean voters to back Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional, framing his political journey as rooted in service to ordinary Malaysians.
Perlis Bersatu secretary Senator Azahar Hassan has resigned from the party effective immediately, citing personal principles and current developments. He will remain as a Dewan Negara member representing Perlis.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has instructed the party's organizational structure to mobilize support and encourage higher voter participation, particularly among Malay voters, for the upcoming Johor state election.
A High Court proceeding reveals that an engineering company which purportedly donated RM800,000 to Bersatu was awarded a RM62 million Jana Wibawa contract despite failing the Finance Ministry's initial evaluation process.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has suggested that discussions surrounding Najib Razak's release are intertwined with political calculations ahead of the Johor election, noting that the former prime minister remains a convicted offender.
Dr Sahruddin Jamal, Johor Perikatan Nasional chief, says grassroots cooperation between Bersatu and PAS remains healthy for his Bukit Kepong campaign, even as tensions simmer at party leadership levels.
Approximately 200 members from several political parties, led by a former Bersatu leader, have switched allegiance to Umno in Pontian, expressing confidence in the party and Barisan Nasional's governance ahead of the Johor election.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has called on Bersatu members to support Barisan Nasional, echoing PAS's approach and framing the two parties as natural political allies sharing common roots and values.
Johor's second-ranking Bersatu leader Rashid Hasnon downplays the significance of PAS's minimal presence at recent Barisan Nasional campaign events, signalling confidence in the coalition's electoral prospects despite coalition partner tensions.
A political analyst has raised the possibility that Bersatu voters could lend support to Pakatan Harapan in constituencies outside Perikatan Nasional's reach, driven primarily by discontent with coalition partner PAS.
PAS leadership attended a Barisan Nasional event in Batu Pahat, prompting an emotional response from Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz. The gesture reflects evolving political relationships in the state despite ongoing PN-BN competition.
A Perikatan Nasional candidate in Kluang has asked PAS to halt public statements that could mislead voters, particularly supporters of the coalition, during the Johor state election campaign.