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Bersatu is calling on its membership to maintain confidence in party leadership as internal reshuffling continues following escalating tensions with coalition partner PAS, resulting in the removal of two senior figures from key Perikatan Nasional roles.
Bersatu's information chief has levelled accusations against PAS, claiming the Islamist party is using a recent reshuffle to strengthen its dominance within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, characterising the move as authoritarian.
A PAS member of parliament has warned Bersatu against fielding candidates in the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing that internal competition would inadvertently benefit the opposition Pakatan Harapan coalition.
PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad has cast doubt on Bersatu's ability to maintain an effective role within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, citing difficulties posed by the current political environment.
PAS leadership has flagged the emergence of new political parties targeting young voters as a significant challenge ahead of the next general election, signalling intensifying competition for Malaysia's demographic advantage.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has indicated the party's readiness to compete against PAS in Johor's upcoming election, should seat allocation disputes lead to direct contests between the two coalition partners.
Bersatu is prepared to contest the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections under the PN banner and is ready to challenge PAS across multiple fronts, according to former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
PAS faces a strategic dilemma as experts warn that pushing Bersatu out of the Perikatan Nasional coalition could cost the Islamist party crucial support among moderate voters, potentially weakening its political standing.