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Bersatu's information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz has denied the party is obstructing Pejuang's entry into PN, stating opposition was limited to Parti Wawasan Negara over coalition stability fears.
Perikatan Nasional's emergency meeting overlooked the fundamental question of Bersatu's coalition position, leaving unresolved tensions with PAS to fester and threatening the opposition bloc's cohesion.
Political analysts believe Perikatan Nasional is deliberately preserving its alliance with Bersatu to prevent internal fractures ahead of upcoming elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan, prioritising electoral unity.
Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has pushback against claims that Bersatu controls Perikatan Nasional, asserting the coalition is the collective property of all member parties.
Bersatu president Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz has challenged the utility of an emergency Perikatan Nasional Supreme Council meeting, arguing decisions require subsequent approval from component parties.
Bersatu's Ahmad Faizal Azumu has publicly rebuked a Perikatan Nasional coalition partner for abandoning its own political partner while attempting to maintain its status within the broader opposition alliance.
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PAS has refrained from making any formal pronouncement regarding evolving circumstances within Perikatan Nasional, instructing members to await an official statement before drawing conclusions.
Bersatu's top brass has appealed to party members for steadfast support as the coalition navigates internal turmoil triggered by rivalry with PAS, resulting in the ousting of two prominent figures.
A PAS leadership figure has rejected suggestions that his party alone could determine Bersatu's standing within Perikatan Nasional, emphasizing that such significant coalition matters demand agreement from all participating component parties.
Political circles are increasingly suggesting that former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik may secure a PKR nomination for the forthcoming Johor state election, marking a potential return to electoral politics.
A senior political analyst has warned that Perikatan Nasional risks falling apart as tensions between coalition members PAS and Bersatu deepen, describing the dispute as entering a destructive 'guerrilla war' phase.