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A High Court witness testified that businessman Lian Tian Chuan, known as TC Lian, directed his staff to prepare letters to former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin requesting Jana Wibawa programme contracts, raising fresh questions about project allocation practices.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has directed the party's ground machinery to actively engage voters, particularly Malays, to participate in the coming Johor state election, prioritising participation over low turnout.
Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul told the High Court that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin proposed the appointment of 54 contractors under the Jana Wibawa programme through direct negotiation arrangements.
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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.
Perikatan Nasional president Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed confidence the opposition coalition possesses the numbers and momentum to govern future state administrations, with support from partners outside the bloc.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin has downplayed tensions following PAS's decision not to share party machinery, emphasizing that cooperation within the Perikatan Nasional coalition must remain voluntary rather than compulsory.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrived at Pagoh Sports Complex nomination centre to accompany Sahruddin in the Bukit Kepong contest, signalling party unity in the Johor election.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has unveiled the party's 16 candidates contesting the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, following the dissolution of the state assembly.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Bersatu's senior officials have assembled for an emergency Perikatan Nasional conclave to address the party's precarious coalition standing after PAS announced its separation from the alliance.
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Bersatu leadership has dismissed speculation about the party leaving Perikatan Nasional, with Muhyiddin emphasising that any such move would require agreement from all coalition members rather than unilateral action.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul says former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin requested a change in parliamentary seating arrangements. The speaker has also received formal confirmation that Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin will serve as the opposition leader.
Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal has raised alarm over Bersatu's stability, arguing that party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's inability to resolve internal disputes rationally threatens the party's survival and weakens the broader Perikatan Nasional coalition.
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Bersatu's leadership has signalled readiness for a major political confrontation with PAS following the collapse of their alliance, marking a dramatic shift in Malaysian coalition dynamics and raising questions about stability.
More than 200 Bersatu members gathered in support of Muhyiddin Yassin before a pivotal party meeting that will address preparations for upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections and the party's relationship with PAS.
A former aide to Muhyiddin Yassin has argued that Bersatu cannot be summarily removed from Perikatan Nasional, citing constitutional protections requiring full approval from the coalition's presidential council.
Bersatu made last-ditch efforts to preserve its partnership with Pas by considering the Islamic party's conditions, which involved reconciling with Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's faction, according to Muhyiddin's former aide.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin has expressed regret over PAS's decision to cut ties with the party, while pledging continued dedication to bolstering the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
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Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has restated Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia's dedication to its alliance with PAS, indicating the party will examine proposals from the broader Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin will bring forward proposals from PAS aimed at strengthening the Perikatan Nasional coalition to the party council, with the letter also covering matters of bilateral cooperation.