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A former aide to Muhyiddin Yassin has accused PAS chief Hadi Awang of wielding excessive authority within Perikatan Nasional, claiming the coalition's top council never deliberated on the reappointment of Hamzah Zainudin as opposition leader.
Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad, a former associate of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, has claimed that PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang sidestepped Perikatan Nasional's supreme council when making significant decisions.
A former aide to Muhyiddin Yassin has accused PAS president Hadi Awang of wielding excessive power, alleging that Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader sidelined Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar without proper council consultation.
PAS has justified Hadi Awang's recent tough remarks against Bersatu, with the party's secretary-general indicating that previous private discussions had reached a dead end.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has confirmed that senior figures from both PAS and Umno held discussions yesterday evening, signalling continued dialogue between the two major political coalitions.
PAS is weighing whether to contest the Johor election using its own party logo or competing under the Perikatan Nasional banner, with a final decision still pending.
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has rejected allegations of disloyalty, insisting the party has consistently honoured its political commitments even as tensions mount within the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
PAS President Hadi Awang has rejected accusations of autocratic governance, asserting that party leaders do not wield absolute authority. The denial comes as leadership disputes simmer within the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
PAS assistant secretary-general Syahir Sulaiman has disputed assertions that the party president single-handedly makes all organisational decisions, stating that the process remains collective and involves broader party structures.
Bersatu's political bureau has responded to remarks made by PAS president Hadi, suggesting such accusations ought to be resolved within party circles rather than aired publicly.
Bersatu has pledged to examine and deliberate on points made by PAS president Hadi Awang during forthcoming leadership gatherings, signalling the party's readiness to address coalition-related matters.
Bersatu has pledged to thoroughly examine concerns raised by PAS President Hadi Awang through comprehensive discussions aimed at bolstering cohesion within the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
PAS president Hadi Awang has criticized Umno for departing from its Islamic and Malay-centred principles by partnering with PKR and DAP, urging the party to refocus on its original values.