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Perikatan Nasional

Johor polls: Bersatu chief Muhyiddin admits opposition PN may not be able to form state government

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said if PN has a sufficient number of seats, the state government cannot act as it pleases without being questioned.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said if PN has a sufficient number of seats, the state government cannot act as it pleases without being questioned.

Johor state election: Five battles that will show whether Malaysia’s political tide has turned

The Johor state election will see the three main coalitions including Barisan Nasional facing youth-centric MUDA and new entrant Bersama.
The Johor state election will see the three main coalitions including Barisan Nasional facing youth-centric MUDA and new entrant Bersama.

Bersatu says it will remain in opposition Perikatan Nasional despite PAS tensions

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin questioned the rationale behind claims that his party  should leave PN.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin questioned the rationale behind claims that his party  should leave PN.

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PAS and Bersatu are now divorced, but who gets custody of Malaysia’s opposition pact PN?

Perikatan Nasional allies, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Muhyiddin Yassin (left) and PAS president Hadi Awang, in happier times.
Perikatan Nasional allies, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Muhyiddin Yassin (left) and PAS president Hadi Awang, in happier times.

Malaysia’s PAS party cuts ties with Bersatu, says president Abdul Hadi Awang

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang (second from left) says the party will end its ties with Bersatu, while remaining open to electoral cooperation with it.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang (second from left) says the party will end its ties with Bersatu, while remaining open to electoral cooperation with it.

Negeri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved, bid to appoint new ruler

Seats beside Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir were left vacated as the chieftains decided to boycott the opening of the state assembly on April 23.
Seats beside Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir were left vacated as the chieftains decided to boycott the opening of the state assembly on April 23.

Perikatan Nasional chairman named Malaysia’s new opposition leader

Perikatan Nasional chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (above) replaces former Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainuddin as parliamentary opposition leader.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (above) replaces former Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainuddin as parliamentary opposition leader.

‘The mosque, the river, the sea’: Why Terengganu folk say they need little else to be happy

The Malaysian Happiness Index ranked Terengganu at the top of its 2024 report.
The Malaysian Happiness Index ranked Terengganu at the top of its 2024 report.

Malaysia’s PAS party set to lead opposition lawmakers

Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional will be led by a Member Parliament from PAS.
Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional will be led by a Member Parliament from PAS.

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.

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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.