PAS Lacked Genuine Commitment to Perikatan, Says Bersatu Official
Bersatu's information chief has questioned PAS's commitment to Perikatan Nasional, suggesting the Islamic party should use its own branding rather than remaining in the coalition.
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Bersatu's information chief has questioned PAS's commitment to Perikatan Nasional, suggesting the Islamic party should use its own branding rather than remaining in the coalition.

A senior Bersatu official has publicly called on PAS to withdraw from Perikatan Nasional, advocating that the Islamic party either contest elections independently or establish alternative political partnerships.

Analysts expect Bersatu to respond forcefully after PAS leverages its control of the Perikatan Nasional chairmanship and other strategic positions to diminish its coalition partner's influence, according to observers of the alliance's internal dynamics.
Hamzah Zainudin, former PPBM deputy president and Larut MP, attended a PAS-organised meeting of opposition lawmakers in Kuala Lumpur, signalling ongoing cross-party engagement.

Bersatu's information chief has publicly criticised PAS for tightening its grip on Perikatan Nasional, alleging the Islamist party is using recent reshuffles to expand control and that its authoritarian approach is increasingly evident.

PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has questioned Bersatu's continued presence in the Perikatan Nasional coalition, arguing the party faces mounting difficulties sustaining its role within the alliance.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party's readiness to pursue aggressive political competition against PAS following the dissolution of their coalition partnership, marking a significant shift in Malaysian political dynamics.

PAS has condemned Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's unilateral announcement that Bersatu will use the Perikatan Nasional logo in forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, describing the decision as precipitous and potentially damaging to coalition unity.

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party's willingness to compete against Pas in Johor's forthcoming election, should both parties field candidates in overlapping constituencies.

Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin has signalled Bersatu's willingness to engage PAS in a broad political confrontation, with the party set to contest upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan under the Perikatan Nasional banner.