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Perikatan Nasional leader Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed optimism about the coalition's prospects for forming state governments, pointing to backing from political parties outside PN including the newer Muda party.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed tensions with coalition partner PAS over campaign machinery support, emphasising that the party will not force assistance from allies within Perikatan Nasional.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has fielded 16 candidates for the Johor State Election scheduled for July 11, with nominations opening on June 27 following the assembly's dissolution.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has convened an emergency Perikatan Nasional meeting with senior Bersatu figures to address the coalition's stability following PAS's decision to withdraw membership.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared the party will remain with Perikatan Nasional permanently, dismissing persistent doubts about the coalition's stability.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul disclosed that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has requested a seat change in parliament. The speaker also confirmed receipt of formal correspondence recognizing Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin as the opposition leader.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will resume his role as opposition leader in Parliament this Monday, with the official seating chart reflecting his return to the front bench of the Dewan Rakyat.
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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared the party will remain a component member of Perikatan Nasional, insisting its membership cannot be terminated without consent. The stance signals confidence amid coalition tensions.
Bersatu has reaffirmed its position as a component party within Perikatan Nasional, pledging to use the coalition's logo in upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections despite recent friction with partner PAS.