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An Urimai official has criticised the Perikatan Nasional coalition for sidestepping the central issue of Bersatu's membership status during an emergency meeting, arguing the lack of clarity on the party's future within the alliance perpetuates internal instability.
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Bersatu chairman Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed the party's commitment to Perikatan Nasional, stating that any removal would require consensus among coalition partners rather than unilateral action.
Bersatu has reasserted its pivotal position in establishing Perikatan Nasional, emphasising that the coalition emerged from a vision championed by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during ongoing disagreements with coalition partner Pas.
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Bersatu's information chief has questioned PAS's dedication to the Perikatan Nasional coalition, suggesting the Islamist party should depart using its own organisational branding rather than shared coalition symbols.
PAS has questioned Bersatu's authority to use the Perikatan Nasional logo in Johor and Negri Sembilan elections, escalating tensions within the fragile political alliance.
Perikatan Nasional's information chief Annuar Musa has cautioned Bersatu leaders to avoid making hurried public statements, emphasising that neither PAS nor Bersatu can unilaterally dictate coalition policy.