Perikatan Nasional

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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.

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Malaysia’s PM Anwar could face troubles with rekindling of UMNO-PAS romance

In a special convention, UMNO Youth has urged the party to leave the government and ally with PAS.

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.

Crisis in Perlis state signals growing power struggle inside Perikatan Nasional alliance

The Perlis crisis was caused by a push to carry out several large projects in the state that did not comply with regulations, said Parti Islam SeMalaysia president Abdul Hadi Awang.

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Should I stay or should I go? Malaysian parties mull over future after 3 years with Anwar at the helm

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks as he attends a business and investment conference, during Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool/File Photo

Serve cendol, not alcohol during flights, say Malaysian opposition MPs

An opposition MP claimed the majority of plane passengers do not drink alcohol.

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Calling the shots or jumping the gun? PAS wraps up congress with pushback against ally Bersatu

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang with Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin after the results for Malaysia's 15th general election (GE15) at the Glenmarie Golf And Country Club in Kuala Lumpur on 19 Nov 2022.

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Can PAS really change? Malaysia’s Islamist party courts minorities with language

Parti Islam SeMalaysia’s non-Muslim members at their annual convention on Sept 13.

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