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Muhyiddin Yassin

Hadi’s protege Samsuri takes helm of Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional after Muhyiddin exit

PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will now succeed as the chairman of Perikatan Nasional.
PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will now succeed as the chairman of Perikatan Nasional.

Ex-Bersatu deputy president Hamzah says reset not about him, but about correction and improvement

Ousted Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainuddin (second from left) said resetting is the first step towards “correction and improvement”.
Ousted Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainuddin (second from left) said resetting is the first step towards “correction and improvement”.

Malaysia’s opposition fractures as sacked leader races to PAS, threatens Muhyiddin’s grip

Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Feb 14 that “various efforts were made through meetings with those involved to find a peaceful resolution and save Bersatu.”
Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Feb 14 that “various efforts were made through meetings with those involved to find a peaceful resolution and save Bersatu.”

Malaysia’s Bersatu reclaims social media page after alleged sabotage by admins

Bersatu lodged reports on Feb 14 following the alleged unauthorised takeover of its official Facebook page.
Bersatu lodged reports on Feb 14 following the alleged unauthorised takeover of its official Facebook page.

Muhyiddin is my No. 1 enemy, says sacked Bersatu deputy president Hamzah

Hamzah Zainuddin (left), who remains Malaysia's Opposition Leader, said he was unaware of the reasons for his sacking by Bersatu president Muhyiddin.
Hamzah Zainuddin (left), who remains Malaysia's Opposition Leader, said he was unaware of the reasons for his sacking by Bersatu president Muhyiddin.

I acted in good faith when axing Hamzah, says Muhyiddin

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said disciplinary actions are part of the party's mechanism, and not taken arbitrarily, especially against senior party leaders.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said disciplinary actions are part of the party's mechanism, and not taken arbitrarily, especially against senior party leaders.

More resignations to rock Malaysia’s Bersatu as associate wing chief and Rais Yatim leave party

Bersatu associate wing chief Chong Fat Full cited disappointment with party president Muhyiddin Yassin.
Bersatu associate wing chief Chong Fat Full cited disappointment with party president Muhyiddin Yassin.

Erratic posts on Bersatu’s social media following mass expulsions

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin and his former deputy Hamzah Zainuddin (left), who was sacked from the party.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin and his former deputy Hamzah Zainuddin (left), who was sacked from the party.

Malaysian opposition leader Hamzah sacked from Bersatu amid party infighting

Hamzah Zainudin was previously accused of sabotaging the party and attempting to oust party president Muhyiddin Yassin.
Hamzah Zainudin was previously accused of sabotaging the party and attempting to oust party president Muhyiddin Yassin.

Who will lead Malaysia’s opposition bloc? Impasse continues as PAS and Bersatu can’t seem to agree

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) speaking as PAS president Hadi Awang (right) looks on following Malaysia's general election in November 2022. PN is now at a leadership impasse.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) speaking as PAS president Hadi Awang (right) looks on following Malaysia's general election in November 2022. PN is now at a leadership impasse.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.