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A Bersatu assemblyman has expressed confidence that simmering tensions with Pas can be resolved, comparing the friction to marital disagreements within their Perikatan Nasional alliance.
Multiple Johor Barisan Nasional members have filed police reports against former UMNO supreme council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi over his controversial statements regarding palace involvement in state politics.
Bersatu's position within Perikatan Nasional will be resolved through a majority vote in the PN supreme council, signalling deepening tensions within the opposition coalition.
PAS has challenged Bersatu to leave their coalition if the party intends to field candidates against PAS in elections, signalling growing tensions within the Perikatan Nasional alliance.
Bersatu's vice-president has criticised PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for not calling a coalition meeting on Johor elections, signalling the party may not wait for consensus from PAS before formulating its electoral approach.
Bersatu's information chief has levelled sharp criticism at Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, alleging he has abdicated his coalition leadership responsibilities during a period of internal instability.