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.

UMNO president Zahid’s ‘grand coalition’ call runs into old Malay political fault lines

At the closing of UMNO’s party congress on Jan 17, its president Zahid Hamidi (centre) proposed a “grand coalition” of Malay political parties in Malaysia.

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Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional rudderless as search for opposition’s new chief deadlocked

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (left) and vice-president Samsuri Mokhtar, have had their names bandied about as possible candidates to take over as PN chief.

Former aide recounts events that led to ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin quitting as opposition PN chief

Dr Marzuki remarked that former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to resign was a personal and rational choice.

Islamist PAS set to lead Malaysia’s opposition PN; Hadi Awang says decision on new chairman soon

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said discussions on the coalition leadership and choice of chairman would be held soon, possibly next week.

More resign after ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin quits as chief of opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional

The former prime minister will remain as Bersatu president.

Muhyiddin denies Mahathir’s claims over stolen party funds

Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the allegation was based on speculation and false information.

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin’s graft trial to start in March

Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged with four counts of using his position to obtain bribes totalling RM232.5 million (S$72.6 million).

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Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) may see his post challenged by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Internal revolt rocks Malaysia’s Bersatu, threatening PN’s unity before Sabah vote

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) may see his post challenged by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

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