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Perikatan Nasional

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.

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.”

News analysis

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

News analysis

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

News analysis

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

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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.