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Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi has endorsed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's position that electoral contests should not undermine the federal unity government's collaborative framework.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a direct warning to federal officials: those who wish to publicly attack unity government coalition partners during state election campaigns must first resign from their positions. The directive applies to ministers, deputy ministers, and heads of federal agencies.
Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has cautioned Negeri Sembilan voters to reject what he calls 'marriage-divorce' politics, criticizing parties that shift allegiances to gain power and undermining political stability.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has affirmed that the Prime Minister holds exclusive authority to determine which ministers remain in cabinet, effectively rejecting recent calls for voluntary resignations.
Malaysia navigates significant political shifts as Melaka's DAP exits state administration over constitutional changes, whilst the country grapples with rising refugee numbers and ongoing diplomatic engagements.
Perikatan Nasional's leadership has reinforced the requirement for all member parties to adhere to coalition decisions, amid tensions over the recent admission of Wawasan into the alliance.
Perikatan Nasional descended into chaos as Bersatu challenged the legality of an emergency Supreme Council meeting held Monday night that appeared to have fast-tracked Wawasan's admission into the coalition.
The Registrar of Societies has formally recognised the PN leadership transition, with Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar assuming full authority as chairman. All coalition activities now require his explicit approval.
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The Registrar of Societies has formally acknowledged Perikatan Nasional's restructured leadership, marking the completion of a significant internal transition within the coalition that has reshaped its political direction.
Perikatan Nasional has mandated that all activities and meetings using the coalition's name require explicit approval from chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, following official guidance from the Registrar of Societies.
Perikatan Nasional's secretary-general has issued a directive requiring all coalition meetings and events to obtain the chairman's approval, responding to reports of Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin's attempts to convene a PN Supreme Council gathering.
Perikatan Nasional's top leadership will convene on June 22 to resolve internal disagreements over party logo usage and the selection of candidates for upcoming electoral contests.
Bersatu's information chief has flagged concerns about PAS consolidating its influence within the Perikatan Nasional coalition through recent leadership changes, signalling potential tensions within the ruling alliance.
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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed his party's standing within Perikatan Nasional, declaring that membership cannot be terminated without consensus. The assertion safeguards Bersatu's continued use of the coalition's branding and symbols.
A former adviser to Muhyiddin Yassin contends that Bersatu party cannot be arbitrarily expelled from Perikatan Nasional without unanimous approval from the coalition's presidential council, citing constitutional safeguards.