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Bersatu has clarified its position on recent coalition movements, denying objections to Parti Pejuang Tanah Air joining Perikatan Nasional while confirming it has issues with another party's entry into the bloc.
A key opposition figure has blamed Perikatan Nasional's failure to address Bersatu's status within the coalition for prolonging the political crisis, citing growing friction between Bersatu and PAS.
Bersatu has publicly contested the Perikatan Nasional chairman's decision to admit Wawasan into the opposition coalition, with party leadership arguing the move was premature and lacked proper deliberation.
PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim has pushed back against claims that Perikatan Nasional belongs exclusively to Bersatu, insisting the coalition remains under collective stewardship of all member parties.
The Perikatan Nasional leadership council will convene to evaluate Bersatu's standing within the coalition at a significant meeting, signalling potential shifts in the regional political alliance.
Analysts predict escalating tensions within Perikatan Nasional after PAS capitalises on its strategic positions to weaken Bersatu's standing, with retaliatory moves anticipated from the smaller coalition partner.
Finance Minister Annuar Musa has urged Bersatu to exercise restraint and avoid inflammatory rhetoric as Perikatan Nasional confronts escalating internal tensions that threaten coalition stability.
A PAS official has dismissed speculation that the party's internal meeting will determine Bersatu's status within Perikatan Nasional, emphasizing that such decisions demand agreement from all coalition members.