Marzuki Mohamad, who previously served as an aide to Muhyiddin Yassin, has contended that Bersatu's membership in Perikatan Nasional cannot be terminated without following strict constitutional procedures. According to Marzuki, the coalition's governing framework mandates comprehensive safeguards for member parties facing disciplinary measures.
The former aide stressed that any action involving sanctions or seat allocation within PN must obtain consent from all members of the presidential council. This unanimous requirement, he argued, prevents any single faction or leader from unilaterally deciding the fate of coalition members. Such protections were built into PN's founding structure to ensure stability and fairness among partner parties.
Marzuki's comments appear aimed at addressing concerns about Bersatu's position within the coalition amid ongoing political tensions. His interpretation of the constitutional framework suggests that removing Bersatu would require consensus among all presidential council members rather than decisions made by a subset of leaders.
The remarks underscore the complex internal dynamics of PN as a multiparty coalition. With multiple parties holding seats on the presidential council, disagreements over disciplinary matters could potentially complicate any attempt to expel a member party. Marzuki's position implies that Bersatu retains legal protections under the coalition's constitution that would need to be respected in any formal proceedings.
