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Bersatu chief Muhyiddin Yassin expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional can form Johor's next government, even though the coalition is contesting only 33 of the state's 56 seats in the upcoming election.
A former aide to ex-Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned PAS leader Samsuri's performance as Perikatan Nasional chief, arguing he has failed to command the 'wow factor' needed to consolidate Malay support above 70%.
Perikatan Nasional's emergency Supreme Council meeting centred on broadening the opposition coalition and welcoming new members, according to party chairman Muhyiddin Yassin, though the gathering notably sidestepped questions about Bersatu's own standing.
Perikatan Nasional convened an emergency Supreme Council meeting at PAS headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, signalling mounting pressure within the opposition coalition as it grapples with internal divisions and political strategy challenges.
Hasnul Zulkarnain, the former Titi Serong state assemblyman and one-time Amanah Youth chief, has rejoined Parti Amanah Negara six years after his departure, with party leadership citing his contributions and shared values as reasons for readmission.
Pas has rejected suggestions it forced Bersatu's exit from the Perikatan Nasional coalition, despite visible friction between the two Islamic-based parties that form the backbone of Malaysia's opposition alliance.
Perikatan Nasional has declared itself ready to contest a snap general election should one be called this year, signalling that its party apparatus is fully mobilised and prepared for an immediate campaign.
The chairman of Urimai has accused PAS of gifting Putrajaya to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim by abandoning its alliance with Bersatu, fundamentally undermining opposition coherence.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has expressed confidence that the Islamist party would prevail over Bersatu if the two parties contest directly against each other, suggesting that supporters of Perikatan Nasional would shift their backing.
A senior political analyst has cautioned that the Perikatan Nasional coalition risks fragmenting as hostilities between component parties PAS and Bersatu have shifted into a prolonged, attrition-based phase of conflict.