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A former advisor to Muhyiddin Yassin has criticized PAS leader Samsuri's leadership of Perikatan Nasional, suggesting he has failed to demonstrate the decisive impact needed for the role. The assessment highlights ongoing tensions within the coalition.
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The Registry of Societies has formally endorsed Perikatan Nasional's restructured leadership, marking a significant shift in the coalition's command structure and signalling potential strategic realignment.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin argues that PAS has hit its plateau with hardcore supporters and must cultivate alliances with centrist parties like Parti Wawasan Negara to broaden electoral appeal.
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.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has expressed confidence that his party would prevail over Bersatu in a direct electoral contest, asserting that Perikatan Nasional supporters would ultimately back PAS.
A political analyst cautions that PAS could forfeit backing from moderate voters should the Islamist party attempt to oust Bersatu from the Perikatan Nasional coalition, raising questions about internal coalition stability.
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PAS's deputy president has indicated that the Perikatan coalition remains committed to its reform agenda even after Bersatu's departure, signalling the bloc's determination to move forward with its political platform.
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.
PAS has called for a revived version of Muafakat Nasional ahead of upcoming state elections, saying the alliance is needed to bolster the political influence of Malays and Muslims.
Two former Bersatu members close to Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin have thrown their support behind PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man's initiative to rekindle Muafakat Nasional.
PAS is pressing the government for clearer guidance on Bumiputera ownership thresholds in large property transactions, especially concerning state-controlled entities and their investment vehicles.