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Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed PAS's rejection of a coalition partnership, declaring that Bersatu's organisational strength will propel the party's campaign across Johor without needing the Islamic party's backing.
PAS is pursuing an expanded footprint in Johor, targeting 11 state assembly seats as it repositions itself within the state's fractured opposition landscape following 2022's disappointing single-seat victory.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Samsuri has reaffirmed that all member parties must comply with collective coalition decisions, responding to Bersatu's objections over the expedited admission of Wawasan into PN.
Bersatu's information chief has clarified that the party did not block Pejuang's admission into Perikatan Nasional, stating instead that reservations were directed solely at Parti Wawasan Negara over concerns about coalition cohesion.
Pahang's Pakatan Harapan coalition has unveiled a revamped leadership structure, naming Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi as state chairman to strengthen organizational capacity for the 16th General Election.
Perikatan Nasional's election director has reaffirmed that Wawasan's admission into the coalition was determined through a majority vote at the Supreme Council, dismissing concerns raised by coalition partner Bersatu.
Perikatan Nasional is maintaining its coalition with Bersatu ahead of imminent state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan, with analysts viewing the move as strategically necessary to avoid weakening the bloc's electoral prospects.
The Perikatan Nasional coalition faces prolonged instability as leaders fail to tackle Bersatu's uncertain status within the bloc, Urimai chairman Ramasamy warns, citing escalating friction with component party PAS.
A senior Bersatu official has raised concerns about PAS asserting greater authority within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, citing recent reorganisations of the alliance's leadership framework as evidence of the Islamic party's expanding influence.
Kelantan Bersatu has expressed no surprise or alarm at Perikatan Nasional's decision to exclude senior figures Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin from its leadership structure.