Bersatu's deputy leader has criticized PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for failing to organize a meeting to discuss the upcoming Johor state election, signalling the party intends to proceed with its own preparations regardless of coalition coordination.
Peja, speaking as Bersatu's second-in-command, expressed frustration that no formal gathering of PN leadership has been convened to address the electoral campaign. The remarks underscore growing tensions within the Perikatan Nasional alliance as parties jockey for position ahead of the Johor polls.
The vice-president's comments suggest Bersatu views further delays as untenable, particularly given the party's need to finalize candidates and campaign strategies. By indicating the party cannot wait indefinitely for PAS, Bersatu appears willing to chart its own course if the broader PN mechanism fails to function promptly.
Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, heading the opposition coalition, has yet to respond to the criticism. The apparent breakdown in PN coordination raises questions about the alliance's cohesion as it prepares for the Johor state contest, a key battleground in Malaysian politics.
