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The Perikatan Nasional leadership council will convene to examine Bersatu's role and standing within the opposition coalition, according to Pas vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
Malaysia's Registrar of Societies has formally confirmed the leadership transition in Perikatan Nasional, establishing that Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar now holds ultimate authority as chairman. The directive means all activities and meetings conducted by the opposition coalition must secure his prior approval.
PAS has denied orchestrating the removal of Bersatu from Perikatan Nasional, clarifying that despite visible strain in their alliance, the party never actively campaigned for its partner's departure.
PAS has dismissed speculation that its party meeting will unilaterally determine Bersatu's future within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, emphasising that such consequential decisions require consensus among all coalition partners.
The Perikatan Nasional coalition risks unravelling as internal tensions between PAS and Bersatu intensify, with analysts warning the dispute has entered a more destructive phase resembling guerrilla-style conflict.
A former senior aide to Muhyiddin Yassin has challenged claims that Bersatu faces easy removal from Perikatan Nasional, citing constitutional safeguards requiring unanimous agreement from the coalition's leadership council.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has confirmed it will remain a member of Perikatan Nasional and contest upcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan using the coalition's official logo.