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PAS deputy president has questioned Bersatu's continued membership in Perikatan Nasional, following Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement of plans to establish a separate political coalition.
Bersatu has been automatically removed from the Perikatan Nasional coalition after party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced plans to establish a separate political alliance, according to PAS president Tan Sri Hadi Awang.
A High Court proceeding into Bersatu's finances has heard claims suggesting former party chief Muhyiddin Yassin may have lacked genuine control over the party's money matters, with testimony indicating collaborative financial oversight.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Bersatu president, has publicly addressed the party's leadership crisis, asserting that former deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin orchestrated efforts to unseat him from the presidency.
Muhyiddin Yassin has challenged PAS to leave Perikatan Nasional rather than Bersatu, arguing the Islamic party bears responsibility for breaking the coalition's unity.
Bersatu has unveiled a nine-pillar manifesto for the Negeri Sembilan state election, led by party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The platform addresses governance, economic growth, tourism, agriculture, education, and community welfare ahead of August 1 polling.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has rejected Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin's accusation that Bersatu is acting as a 'spoiler' in the Negri Sembilan state election.
Wawasan president Hamzah Zainudin has rebutted former PM Muhyiddin Yassin's criticism of Perikatan Nasional, reminding him that PAS and Umno's coalition support was instrumental in securing his premiership.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared Perikatan Nasional 'toxic' under PAS leadership, announcing plans to forge a new political coalition with multiple parties following the Negri Sembilan election.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has responded sharply to allegations from Annuar Musa regarding his party's departure from Perikatan Nasional, claiming Bersatu faced marginalisation within the coalition it helped establish.
A businessman testified in Kuala Lumpur High Court that his elder brother transferred a portion of his company's RM13.7 million funds to Bersatu without his consent, providing a key account in former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's corruption trial.
A director of Nepturis Sdn Bhd has testified that she cannot confirm whether former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin knew about the company's ownership arrangements or was used to secure government contracts.
Political analyst Kian Ming warns that Bersatu's declining fortunes in Johor, following PAS's departure from the coalition, now threaten Muhyiddin Yassin's long-held Pagoh seat in the next general election.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has played down the significance of the Perlis Mentri Besar and executive committee member stepping down from the party's Supreme Council, signalling the matter will be handled within the organisation.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, leveraging his tenure as Johor menteri besar, is appealing to Johorean voters to support Perikatan Nasional, framing his political journey as rooted in serving the state's interests.
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The High Court has postponed former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's power abuse trial to Monday after his brother-in-law died suddenly. The adjournment allows the defence team time to address the unexpected family bereavement.
A court witness has testified that prominent businessman TC Lian directed subordinates to draft correspondence seeking Jana Wibawa government projects from then-Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during a High Court proceeding in Kuala Lumpur.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has mobilised party cadres to encourage voters, particularly Malays, to participate in Saturday's Johor state election, amid concerns about declining electoral participation.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has acknowledged the possibility that Perikatan Nasional may lack sufficient seats to form a majority government in Johor following Saturday's state election.
Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul has disclosed to the court that Jana Wibawa was discussed at a Cabinet meeting on November 13, 2020, chaired by then Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, marking the initiative's first formal presentation to the full Cabinet.
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In ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin's ongoing trial, former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Ahmad tells the court that the Prime Minister's Office proposed all contractors for Jana Wibawa government projects during the Muhyiddin administration.
Tengku Zafrul has told the High Court that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin proposed appointing 54 contractors under the Jana Wibawa initiative through direct negotiation rather than competitive processes.