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Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has rejected suggestions his party should withdraw from Perikatan Nasional, instead contending that PAS bears responsibility for the alliance's difficulties and should be the one to depart.
The Negri Sembilan Chief Minister has dismissed persistent claims that Barisan Nasional and PAS are merging, urging voters to reject misinformation circulating on social media during the state election campaign.
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is counting on PAS voters to deliver 56 parliamentary seats after the Islamist party instructed supporters to back Barisan Nasional candidates in constituencies where PN is not fielding contestants.
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Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has downplayed a cooling relationship with PAS, insisting his party will independently drive political efforts in Johor. The move signals growing tensions within Malaysia's Islamist-aligned coalition.
Over 200 Bersatu supporters held a rally backing Muhyiddin ahead of a key party meeting expected to address preparations for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, as well as the party's strategic relationship with PAS.