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Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed his party's commitment to the Perikatan Nasional coalition, citing broad public acceptance as the foundation for the alliance's continued partnership and political direction.
A senior PAS official has questioned whether Bersatu can continue to function effectively within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, citing current political circumstances that make the party's position untenable.
Perikatan Nasional's information chief has cautioned coalition members to avoid precipitous statements, asserting that neither Bersatu nor PAS can proceed independently within the alliance.
PAS has criticised Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for hastily announcing that Bersatu will contest upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan elections under the Perikatan Nasional banner, suggesting the decision lacked proper coalition consultation.
A former advisor to Muhyiddin Yassin contends that Bersatu enjoys constitutional protection within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, requiring unanimous presidential council approval for any disciplinary measures or seat decisions.
PAS and Bersatu are locked in a struggle for dominance within Perikatan Nasional, with political analysts noting the coalition's unified brand holds significantly greater electoral magnetism than either party's individual identity.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed the party's commitment to Perikatan Nasional, declaring it will remain a coalition member and contest forthcoming state elections under the PN banner.
Bersatu's president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the party is prepared to contest directly against Pas in Johor's upcoming election, should negotiations over seat allocation break down between the two coalitions.