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Bersatu has reasserted its instrumental position in establishing Perikatan Nasional, emphasizing that the coalition emerged from Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's vision amid escalating tensions with coalition partner Pas.
Growing friction between PAS and Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional risks fragmenting the coalition's efforts in Kedah, potentially preventing a dominant electoral outcome, according to political analysts.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has resumed his place as opposition leader in the Dewan Rakyat, while Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been moved eight seats back from his previous position in the front row.
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Malaysia's Court of Appeal has substantially reduced the defamation damages ordered in favour of DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng against former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, cutting the award from RM1.05 million to RM450,000 in a significant legal development.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has significantly reduced the general damages awarded to DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng from RM1.05 million to RM450,000 in his defamation case against former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has confirmed Lim Guan Eng's defamation victory against Muhyiddin Yassin while trimming the damages package to RM450,000 by eliminating separate aggravated and exemplary damages awards.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed the party's resolve to remain within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, citing public acceptance of the political alliance as the foundation for this strategic decision.
Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal has publicly warned that Bersatu is edging towards collapse, alleging that party president Muhyiddin Yassin has mismanaged internal conflicts and weakened Perikatan Nasional.
PAS has publicly rebuked Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement that Bersatu will use the Perikatan Nasional logo in the Johor and Negri Sembilan elections, labelling the decision as hasty and implying a lack of coalition consultation.
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.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared the party's unwavering commitment to Perikatan Nasional, dismissing speculation about its future in the coalition and confirming it will contest upcoming state elections under the PN banner.
More than 200 supporters have assembled behind Muhyiddin Yassin in advance of an important Bersatu party meeting that is expected to address electoral strategy for Johor and Negeri Sembilan, alongside the party's evolving partnership with PAS.