Malaysia’s opposition party Bersatu says it is prepared to take on PAS “on all fronts” amid political tensions following a reported split from its previous alignment. Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin says his party remains part of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) opposition coalition and will use PN’s logo in the upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. The Johor state election is scheduled for July 11, while the Negeri Sembilan election is set for Aug 1. According to reporting from different outlets, Muhyiddin also indicates that Bersatu plans to contest the polls under the PN banner rather than independently.
The statements reflect Bersatu’s position within PN despite the heightened rhetoric toward PAS. Both outlets describe Muhyiddin’s comments as signalling an assertive electoral stance, while also confirming Bersatu’s continued coalition role and its intended branding approach for the two state contests.
