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Bersatu's president has reassured the coalition of his party's unwavering allegiance to Perikatan Nasional, dismissing concerns about the bloc's stability and future viability in Malaysian politics.
Perikatan Nasional's secretary-general has clarified that all coalition meetings and events must receive the chairman's approval, following reports that Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin attempted to call a PN Supreme Council session.
PAS has criticised Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement that Bersatu will deploy the Perikatan Nasional coalition logo in forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, calling the statement hasty without proper consultation.
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin has indicated Bersatu's determination to engage PAS in comprehensive political competition, while reaffirming the party's participation in forthcoming state elections under the Perikatan Nasional umbrella.