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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin remains bullish about Perikatan Nasional's prospects of taking power in Johor despite the coalition's modest footprint of just 33 contested seats out of 56 total.
Perikatan Nasional chief Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled the coalition's readiness to lead future state administrations, emphasising backing from parties beyond its formal membership structure.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed concerns over PAS's refusal to deploy its ground machinery to assist Bersatu candidates in contested Johor state election seats, signaling confidence in his party's independent campaign capabilities.
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin joined hundreds of Perikatan Nasional supporters in a show of strength for Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the two-term assemblyman and Bersatu candidate contesting the Bukit Kepong seat.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin attended the nomination filing process at Pagoh Sports Complex, accompanying the party's candidate Sahruddin in the Bukit Kepong state constituency race in Johor.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has released its full roster of 16 candidates for the upcoming Johor State Election, announced by party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at a public event in Pagoh.
Perikatan Nasional held an emergency Supreme Council meeting addressing potential coalition expansion, though the gathering deliberately avoided addressing Bersatu's standing within the opposition grouping.
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Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin says the party will not unilaterally quit Perikatan Nasional, insisting that any exit requires consensus among coalition members despite mounting tensions with PAS.
Bersatu has underscored its pivotal part in creating Perikatan Nasional, reminding coalition partner Pas that the alliance was founded on Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's political vision. The move signals deepening friction within PN.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has disclosed that Muhyiddin made a request for seat relocation within the chamber. Meanwhile, the speaker confirmed receipt of documentation establishing Hamzah Zainudin as the official opposition leader.
Perikatan Nasional's secretary-general has asserted that all coalition meetings and events require the chairman's explicit approval, responding to reports that Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin had attempted to convene a PN Supreme Council meeting without prior authorization.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to Perikatan Nasional, with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announcing the party will contest forthcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan using the coalition's official symbol.
Bersatu will contest directly against Pas in Johor if both parties pursue overlapping constituencies, party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared, signalling potential coalition friction ahead of elections.
Former premier Muhyiddin has signalled Bersatu's determination to challenge PAS comprehensively, confirming the party will contest upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls under the Perikatan Nasional banner.