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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has publicly addressed the party's internal upheaval, alleging that former deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin attempted to orchestrate his removal from the leadership position.
Muhyiddin Yassin has contended that PAS, rather than Bersatu, ought to withdraw from Perikatan Nasional, asserting the party responsible for fracturing the alliance should be the one to leave.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has pushed back against criticism from Khaled, defending his party's electoral participation as legitimate competition. He contends that contesting elections with the intention of securing victory is standard practice for all political organisations.
Wawasan president Hamzah Zainudin has publicly rebuked Muhyiddin Yassin, reminding the former prime minister that he would not have achieved the top job without backing from PAS and UMNO—highlighting festering tensions within Malaysia's fractured political landscape.
A witness in the High Court trial of former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has testified that construction company Nepturis Sdn Bhd issued a RM1 million cheque to his party Bersatu, raising fresh questions about corporate donations to Malaysian political organisations.
A political analyst suggests Bersatu may need to forge new coalition partnerships if Muhyiddin Yassin intends to defend his Pagoh parliamentary seat in upcoming elections.
A Nepturis Sdn Bhd director has distanced herself from claims that a businessman used her as a front to secure government projects, saying she cannot confirm former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's knowledge of the company's ownership.
Political analyst Kian Ming warns that Bersatu's poor performance in Johor following PAS's departure from the coalition threatens even Muhyiddin Yassin's stronghold of Pagoh, traditionally a safe seat.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed the resignation of Perlis's Menteri Besar and an executive council member from the party's Supreme Council, saying he is awaiting a full report.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, a former Johor menteri besar, is appealing directly to Johoreans to support Perikatan Nasional, framing his political career as rooted in service to the people.
A company director has testified in the High Court that she prepared five separate letters from different companies addressed to then-prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to bid for Jana Wibawa programme projects.
Tengku Zafrul has told the High Court that minutes distributed by former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin were intended as operational instructions to be executed, rather than formal project approval directives.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has acknowledged that Perikatan Nasional may be unable to muster sufficient support to form government in Johor following Saturday's state election, signalling potential difficulties ahead for the coalition.
A High Court proceedings heard testimony that former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin did not interfere with Jana Wibawa infrastructure project awards, according to accounts presented during litigation.
Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul has disclosed that the Jana Wibawa programme was first tabled for Cabinet discussion in November 2020 during Muhyiddin Yassin's premiership, providing new insights into the initiative's origins.
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Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul has testified that the Prime Minister's Office proposed every contractor involved in Jana Wibawa projects during Muyiddin Yassin's premiership, providing key evidence in the ex-PM's ongoing trial.
Tengku Zafrul told the High Court that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin proposed 54 contractors for the Jana Wibawa programme through direct negotiation, without competitive bidding processes.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has drawn a connection between the Johor state election and any potential release of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, emphasising that Najib remains a convicted individual.
An Umno figure contends that Pagoh is no longer a stronghold for former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, claiming recent electoral results demonstrate voters prioritise local candidates over national political figures.
Bersatu chief Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional remains positioned to capture the Johor state government, even though the coalition is fielding candidates in only 33 of the state assembly seats up for election.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional possesses the political strength to establish the next state government, pointing to backing from external allies including Muda.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin appeared at the Bukit Kepong nomination centre in Pagoh early Friday, publicly backing candidate Sahruddin as the party mobilises for Johor's state election.